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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$67,510
- St. Louis$66,660
- St. Joseph$66,610
- Cape Girardeau$64,570
- Columbia$64,380
- Springfield$63,900
- Joplin$63,790
- Jefferson City$63,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $67,510 | $65,580 | $61,430 | $53,413 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $66,660 | $65,820 | $61,130 | $52,863 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $66,610 | $61,510 | $58,120 | $53,497 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $64,570 | $61,560 | $59,890 | $51,965 | 86 |
| Columbia | $64,380 | $63,540 | $59,920 | $51,821 | 89 |
| Springfield | $63,900 | $61,420 | $55,720 | $51,458 | 89 |
| Joplin | $63,790 | $58,240 | $51,730 | $51,374 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $63,690 | $61,250 | $58,880 | $51,299 | 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 31-2021.
- 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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