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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$81,070
- Kansas City$79,030
- St. Joseph$74,440
- Cape Girardeau$71,660
- Springfield$70,710
- Joplin$68,530
- Columbia$63,500
- Jefferson City$59,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $81,070 | $77,000 | $57,430 | $62,179 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $79,030 | $76,150 | $57,020 | $60,860 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $74,440 | $68,290 | $51,030 | $58,637 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $71,660 | $65,180 | $47,170 | $56,812 | 86 |
| Springfield | $70,710 | $61,410 | $49,060 | $56,188 | 89 |
| Joplin | $68,530 | $64,370 | $45,490 | $54,757 | 86 |
| Columbia | $63,500 | $58,010 | $46,690 | $51,155 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $59,030 | $49,560 | $49,560 | $47,774 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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 47-2152.
- 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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