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Physical Therapists average salary by city in Missouri
- Joplin$100,470
- St. Louis$100,300
- Kansas City$99,550
- St. Joseph$97,850
- Springfield$96,440
- Cape Girardeau$94,900
- Jefferson City$94,640
- Columbia$93,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $100,470 | $100,150 | $82,170 | $75,726 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $100,300 | $100,600 | $81,910 | $74,611 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $99,550 | $101,270 | $81,010 | $74,126 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $97,850 | $99,310 | $82,830 | $74,006 | 86 |
| Springfield | $96,440 | $97,270 | $80,670 | $73,080 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $94,900 | $100,420 | $81,120 | $72,069 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $94,640 | $98,070 | $78,370 | $71,898 | 88 |
| Columbia | $93,290 | $83,320 | $79,890 | $71,012 | 89 |
*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 29-1123.
- 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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