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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$47,230
- Kansas City$46,400
- St. Joseph$45,780
- Springfield$43,730
- Joplin$43,170
- Jefferson City$42,490
- Cape Girardeau$42,450
- Columbia$40,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $47,230 | $45,340 | $38,620 | $38,375 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $46,400 | $45,460 | $38,050 | $37,755 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $45,780 | $45,890 | $38,860 | $37,750 | 86 |
| Springfield | $43,730 | $41,850 | $36,080 | $36,199 | 89 |
| Joplin | $43,170 | $42,000 | $36,340 | $35,775 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $42,490 | $37,880 | $34,860 | $35,261 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $42,450 | $42,000 | $34,220 | $35,231 | 86 |
| Columbia | $40,950 | $37,860 | $34,730 | $34,096 | 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.
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in other states
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary by city and state
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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 43-5071.
- 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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