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Editors average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$74,430
- Kansas City$74,140
- Springfield$62,360
- Jefferson City$60,600
- Columbia$59,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $74,430 | $69,990 | $52,150 | $57,886 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $74,140 | $65,180 | $52,110 | $57,699 | 93 |
| Springfield | $62,360 | $52,040 | $46,000 | $50,293 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $60,600 | $57,570 | $46,160 | $48,961 | 88 |
| Columbia | $59,000 | $54,250 | $47,820 | $47,751 | 89 |
*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 27-3041.
- 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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