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Highway Maintenance Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$58,120
- St. Joseph$54,070
- Columbia$52,650
- Cape Girardeau$52,170
- Kansas City$51,220
- Jefferson City$50,450
- Springfield$48,460
- Joplin$47,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $58,120 | $52,160 | $45,120 | $46,504 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $54,070 | $47,760 | $44,220 | $44,021 | 86 |
| Columbia | $52,650 | $48,780 | $41,620 | $42,947 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $52,170 | $47,930 | $44,220 | $42,584 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $51,220 | $47,760 | $43,780 | $41,353 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $50,450 | $47,510 | $41,080 | $41,283 | 88 |
| Springfield | $48,460 | $47,480 | $40,960 | $39,777 | 89 |
| Joplin | $47,310 | $47,760 | $40,960 | $38,907 | 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 47-4051.
- 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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