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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$55,380
- Kansas City$54,500
- St. Joseph$47,680
- Columbia$47,540
- Jefferson City$46,490
- Springfield$45,980
- Joplin$45,150
- Cape Girardeau$43,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $55,380 | $56,250 | $46,930 | $44,458 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $54,500 | $51,940 | $46,680 | $43,802 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $47,680 | $46,750 | $40,610 | $39,187 | 86 |
| Columbia | $47,540 | $48,680 | $40,030 | $39,081 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $46,490 | $46,430 | $40,040 | $38,287 | 88 |
| Springfield | $45,980 | $46,600 | $40,620 | $37,901 | 89 |
| Joplin | $45,150 | $45,110 | $40,010 | $37,273 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $43,570 | $39,730 | $37,520 | $36,078 | 86 |
*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 43-5031.
- 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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