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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$113,130
- Kansas City$102,500
- Columbia$92,810
- St. Joseph$92,350
- Springfield$79,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $113,130 | $103,410 | $82,830 | $82,906 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $102,500 | $81,250 | $69,300 | $76,034 | 93 |
| Columbia | $92,810 | $75,870 | $64,730 | $70,697 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $92,350 | $76,740 | $64,930 | $70,395 | 86 |
| Springfield | $79,370 | $72,160 | $63,790 | $61,874 | 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 19-1042.
- 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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