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Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Missouri
- Springfield$35,320
- St. Louis$32,160
- Columbia$30,930
- Kansas City$29,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $35,320 | $34,720 | $29,300 | $29,837 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $32,160 | $29,250 | $28,600 | $27,125 | 95 |
| Columbia | $30,930 | $29,130 | $28,600 | $26,516 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $29,530 | $25,280 | $25,280 | $25,161 | 93 |
*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 31-2022.
- 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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