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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$45,780
- Kansas City$45,320
- St. Louis$41,910
- Springfield$41,790
- Joplin$36,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $45,780 | $43,300 | $36,890 | $37,750 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $45,320 | $43,700 | $40,290 | $36,949 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $41,910 | $39,440 | $37,040 | $34,403 | 95 |
| Springfield | $41,790 | $38,900 | $38,210 | $34,731 | 89 |
| Joplin | $36,810 | $36,680 | $35,400 | $30,964 | 86 |
*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 29-2057.
- 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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