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Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$154,490
- St. Louis$153,590
- Cape Girardeau$143,650
- Columbia$139,020
- St. Joseph$129,460
- Springfield$127,990
- Jefferson City$116,820
- Joplin$114,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $154,490 | $140,890 | $114,990 | $108,991 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $153,590 | $133,880 | $102,990 | $108,427 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $143,650 | $128,240 | $95,830 | $103,637 | 86 |
| Columbia | $139,020 | $130,190 | $96,780 | $100,690 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $129,460 | $115,270 | $92,200 | $94,605 | 86 |
| Springfield | $127,990 | $125,000 | $84,880 | $93,669 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $116,820 | $106,850 | $85,130 | $86,460 | 88 |
| Joplin | $114,120 | $99,520 | $78,920 | $84,687 | 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 11-3121.
- 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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