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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$69,170
- St. Louis$69,120
- St. Joseph$66,690
- Kansas City$66,530
- Cape Girardeau$65,830
- Joplin$63,150
- Springfield$62,550
- Jefferson City$62,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $69,170 | $76,120 | $57,070 | $55,177 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $69,120 | $65,640 | $56,200 | $54,453 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $66,690 | $61,820 | $50,740 | $53,549 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $66,530 | $63,850 | $57,000 | $52,779 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $65,830 | $61,670 | $51,500 | $52,918 | 86 |
| Joplin | $63,150 | $60,910 | $49,180 | $50,890 | 86 |
| Springfield | $62,550 | $60,100 | $50,150 | $50,436 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $62,090 | $58,840 | $50,170 | $50,088 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 49-3042.
- 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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