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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$47,110
- Jefferson City$46,550
- St. Louis$44,940
- Springfield$44,810
- St. Joseph$41,820
- Joplin$39,640
- Columbia$39,560
- Cape Girardeau$38,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $47,110 | $40,930 | $38,160 | $38,285 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $46,550 | $43,440 | $35,680 | $38,332 | 88 |
| St. Louis | $44,940 | $39,230 | $37,370 | $36,665 | 95 |
| Springfield | $44,810 | $37,650 | $35,940 | $37,016 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $41,820 | $36,390 | $33,610 | $34,754 | 86 |
| Joplin | $39,640 | $36,680 | $33,860 | $33,105 | 86 |
| Columbia | $39,560 | $36,600 | $34,480 | $33,044 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,270 | $36,100 | $34,630 | $32,069 | 86 |
*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 29-2081.
- 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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