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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$44,210
- St. Louis$43,730
- Columbia$41,790
- St. Joseph$40,860
- Springfield$39,850
- Cape Girardeau$38,850
- Jefferson City$38,780
- Joplin$38,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $44,210 | $45,300 | $39,110 | $36,120 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $43,730 | $44,710 | $38,550 | $35,762 | 95 |
| Columbia | $41,790 | $41,350 | $37,540 | $34,731 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $40,860 | $40,280 | $36,820 | $34,028 | 86 |
| Springfield | $39,850 | $37,870 | $36,630 | $33,264 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,850 | $37,470 | $36,130 | $32,507 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $38,780 | $38,260 | $35,510 | $32,454 | 88 |
| Joplin | $38,520 | $37,220 | $35,350 | $32,258 | 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 31-9092.
- 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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