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Property Appraisers and Assessors average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$92,240
- St. Louis$68,570
- Kansas City$67,620
- Cape Girardeau$66,280
- Springfield$65,770
- Jefferson City$59,260
- Joplin$58,270
- St. Joseph$52,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $92,240 | $71,300 | $49,800 | $70,323 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $68,570 | $59,610 | $47,180 | $54,098 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $67,620 | $59,350 | $46,460 | $53,484 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $66,280 | $53,390 | $42,940 | $53,258 | 86 |
| Springfield | $65,770 | $61,080 | $45,830 | $52,872 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $59,260 | $58,760 | $41,720 | $47,948 | 88 |
| Joplin | $58,270 | $45,990 | $37,400 | $47,199 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $52,400 | $46,370 | $36,510 | $42,758 | 86 |
*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 13-2020.
- 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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