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Sheet Metal Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$81,900
- St. Joseph$77,610
- St. Louis$73,310
- Jefferson City$71,580
- Cape Girardeau$67,820
- Springfield$61,730
- Columbia$60,980
- Joplin$51,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $81,900 | $82,830 | $56,770 | $62,716 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $77,610 | $83,060 | $48,240 | $60,718 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $73,310 | $66,080 | $50,320 | $57,162 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $71,580 | $79,500 | $50,470 | $56,760 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $67,820 | $57,190 | $46,390 | $54,291 | 86 |
| Springfield | $61,730 | $50,180 | $47,000 | $49,816 | 89 |
| Columbia | $60,980 | $54,550 | $46,710 | $49,249 | 89 |
| Joplin | $51,070 | $40,570 | $38,500 | $41,752 | 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 47-2211.
- 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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