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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$93,450
- St. Louis$90,090
- Kansas City$85,160
- Springfield$84,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $93,450 | $78,980 | $58,940 | $71,117 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $90,090 | $81,030 | $61,690 | $68,011 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $85,160 | $79,570 | $62,980 | $64,823 | 93 |
| Springfield | $84,670 | $75,250 | $65,080 | $65,353 | 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 25-1066.
- 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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