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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$102,580
- Kansas City$102,280
- Cape Girardeau$96,000
- Joplin$95,100
- Jefferson City$93,470
- Columbia$90,350
- Springfield$89,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $102,580 | $100,340 | $79,740 | $76,085 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $102,280 | $99,630 | $83,320 | $75,891 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $96,000 | $94,940 | $68,960 | $72,791 | 86 |
| Joplin | $95,100 | $83,430 | $73,040 | $72,200 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $93,470 | $89,120 | $76,160 | $71,130 | 88 |
| Columbia | $90,350 | $82,200 | $76,030 | $69,082 | 89 |
| Springfield | $89,360 | $80,020 | $71,090 | $68,432 | 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.
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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 17-2141.
- 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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