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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$111,540
- St. Louis$87,950
- Springfield$73,310
- Columbia$70,900
- Joplin$65,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $111,540 | $95,630 | $63,530 | $81,878 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $87,950 | $66,410 | $61,800 | $66,627 | 95 |
| Springfield | $73,310 | $61,540 | $57,610 | $57,895 | 89 |
| Columbia | $70,900 | $59,880 | $58,930 | $56,313 | 89 |
| Joplin | $65,340 | $59,570 | $53,180 | $52,547 | 86 |
*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 25-1199.
- 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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