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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$63,880
- St. Joseph$63,550
- St. Louis$63,370
- Kansas City$63,200
- Cape Girardeau$62,810
- Jefferson City$62,800
- Joplin$62,240
- Springfield$61,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $63,880 | $62,070 | $53,960 | $51,443 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $63,550 | $59,880 | $53,290 | $51,193 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $63,370 | $62,070 | $51,130 | $50,423 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $63,200 | $61,010 | $51,130 | $50,296 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $62,810 | $62,330 | $44,160 | $50,633 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $62,800 | $62,070 | $49,960 | $50,626 | 88 |
| Joplin | $62,240 | $62,090 | $44,160 | $50,202 | 86 |
| Springfield | $61,340 | $58,710 | $43,120 | $49,521 | 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 43-5052.
- 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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