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Dishwashers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$34,440
- Kansas City$33,570
- Springfield$33,040
- St. Joseph$32,530
- Jefferson City$32,240
- Columbia$32,190
- Cape Girardeau$31,520
- Joplin$30,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $34,440 | $32,180 | $31,200 | $28,827 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $33,570 | $34,800 | $29,610 | $28,177 | 93 |
| Springfield | $33,040 | $30,680 | $29,070 | $28,112 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $32,530 | $30,550 | $28,600 | $27,726 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $32,240 | $30,860 | $28,660 | $27,507 | 88 |
| Columbia | $32,190 | $30,780 | $28,850 | $27,469 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,520 | $29,590 | $28,600 | $26,962 | 86 |
| Joplin | $30,940 | $29,070 | $28,600 | $26,523 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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