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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$60,860
- Springfield$53,200
- Kansas City$51,650
- Joplin$50,110
- Columbia$43,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $60,860 | $53,360 | $46,360 | $48,549 | 95 |
| Springfield | $53,200 | $48,780 | $39,000 | $43,363 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $51,650 | $49,290 | $40,210 | $41,674 | 93 |
| Joplin | $50,110 | $58,170 | $36,600 | $41,026 | 86 |
| Columbia | $43,880 | $42,050 | $42,050 | $36,313 | 89 |
*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 51-9012.
- 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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