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Structural Iron and Steel Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$78,360
- Columbia$75,490
- Kansas City$71,330
- Springfield$65,120
- Joplin$64,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $78,360 | $81,640 | $62,940 | $60,427 | 95 |
| Columbia | $75,490 | $79,100 | $74,960 | $59,327 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $71,330 | $77,570 | $59,910 | $55,882 | 93 |
| Springfield | $65,120 | $74,330 | $47,480 | $52,381 | 89 |
| Joplin | $64,790 | $62,600 | $50,540 | $52,131 | 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 47-2221.
- 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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