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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$32,800
- Jefferson City$31,770
- Springfield$31,640
- Cape Girardeau$31,050
- Columbia$31,040
- St. Joseph$30,720
- Kansas City$30,370
- Joplin$29,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $32,800 | $31,260 | $30,780 | $27,603 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $31,770 | $29,580 | $28,600 | $27,151 | 88 |
| Springfield | $31,640 | $29,950 | $28,600 | $27,053 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,050 | $29,810 | $28,760 | $26,607 | 86 |
| Columbia | $31,040 | $29,390 | $28,600 | $26,599 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $30,720 | $29,430 | $28,600 | $26,357 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $30,370 | $29,560 | $28,600 | $25,789 | 93 |
| Joplin | $29,760 | $28,730 | $28,600 | $25,631 | 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 35-3023.
- 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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