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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- Joplin$46,000
- Kansas City$44,100
- St. Joseph$43,780
- St. Louis$43,740
- Springfield$41,680
- Columbia$40,740
- Cape Girardeau$38,610
- Jefferson City$38,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $46,000 | $47,850 | $39,310 | $37,916 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $44,100 | $42,210 | $37,590 | $36,038 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $43,780 | $39,300 | $38,360 | $36,237 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $43,740 | $40,190 | $38,220 | $35,769 | 95 |
| Springfield | $41,680 | $41,040 | $36,820 | $34,648 | 89 |
| Columbia | $40,740 | $40,550 | $35,910 | $33,937 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,610 | $35,270 | $30,470 | $32,326 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $38,330 | $37,260 | $30,940 | $32,114 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 51-9198.
- 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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