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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Missouri
- Springfield$37,660
- St. Louis$37,220
- Columbia$35,960
- Joplin$35,850
- Jefferson City$35,480
- Kansas City$35,260
- St. Joseph$34,640
- Cape Girardeau$31,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $37,660 | $35,950 | $28,870 | $31,607 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $37,220 | $36,410 | $31,200 | $30,902 | 95 |
| Columbia | $35,960 | $35,270 | $29,190 | $30,321 | 89 |
| Joplin | $35,850 | $35,050 | $29,530 | $30,238 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $35,480 | $35,500 | $29,570 | $29,958 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $35,260 | $36,520 | $29,240 | $29,439 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $34,640 | $30,840 | $28,600 | $29,322 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,840 | $29,070 | $28,600 | $27,204 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 25-9045.
- 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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