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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$150,190
- Kansas City$126,640
- Joplin$117,510
- Jefferson City$110,770
- Springfield$107,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $150,190 | $131,560 | $81,210 | $106,297 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $126,640 | $98,940 | $69,620 | $91,543 | 93 |
| Joplin | $117,510 | $77,130 | $63,040 | $86,913 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $110,770 | $77,030 | $65,500 | $82,488 | 88 |
| Springfield | $107,850 | $80,650 | $66,180 | $80,571 | 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.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Missouri
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 25-1071.
- 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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