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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$97,980
- Columbia$96,740
- Cape Girardeau$95,930
- Springfield$94,050
- St. Louis$93,910
- Joplin$92,180
- St. Joseph$89,020
- Jefferson City$87,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $97,980 | $99,840 | $82,980 | $73,111 | 93 |
| Columbia | $96,740 | $98,550 | $82,320 | $73,277 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $95,930 | $98,990 | $85,380 | $72,745 | 86 |
| Springfield | $94,050 | $97,200 | $78,700 | $71,511 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $93,910 | $95,770 | $81,230 | $70,480 | 95 |
| Joplin | $92,180 | $93,410 | $79,610 | $70,284 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $89,020 | $92,640 | $75,350 | $68,209 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $87,440 | $95,110 | $74,740 | $67,172 | 88 |
*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 29-1122.
- 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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