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Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$69,570
- St. Louis$66,720
- Cape Girardeau$65,230
- Columbia$64,900
- Springfield$64,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $69,570 | $71,050 | $63,680 | $54,744 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $66,720 | $67,450 | $61,230 | $52,902 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $65,230 | $62,010 | $61,590 | $52,464 | 86 |
| Columbia | $64,900 | $62,810 | $60,730 | $52,214 | 89 |
| Springfield | $64,320 | $61,360 | $58,980 | $51,775 | 89 |
*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 31-2011.
- 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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