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Graphic Designers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$64,100
- St. Louis$63,410
- Joplin$53,900
- Columbia$53,610
- Springfield$53,570
- Jefferson City$53,180
- Cape Girardeau$52,740
- St. Joseph$51,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $64,100 | $59,990 | $48,730 | $50,968 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $63,410 | $61,000 | $48,620 | $50,453 | 95 |
| Joplin | $53,900 | $49,440 | $41,600 | $43,893 | 86 |
| Columbia | $53,610 | $49,490 | $45,350 | $43,673 | 89 |
| Springfield | $53,570 | $47,790 | $41,600 | $43,643 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $53,180 | $48,260 | $44,660 | $43,348 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $52,740 | $51,180 | $42,230 | $43,015 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $51,150 | $49,690 | $40,780 | $41,812 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City'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 27-1024.
- 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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