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Veterinarians average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$132,960
- St. Louis$132,010
- Kansas City$129,790
- Joplin$123,130
- Springfield$121,660
- Cape Girardeau$116,860
- Jefferson City$116,850
- Columbia$98,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $132,960 | $118,290 | $97,970 | $96,832 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $132,010 | $122,460 | $103,690 | $94,908 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $129,790 | $122,490 | $100,240 | $93,517 | 93 |
| Joplin | $123,130 | $102,700 | $88,610 | $90,576 | 86 |
| Springfield | $121,660 | $102,740 | $95,840 | $89,637 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $116,860 | $100,360 | $93,760 | $86,486 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $116,850 | $101,230 | $93,910 | $86,479 | 88 |
| Columbia | $98,770 | $99,620 | $38,180 | $74,610 | 89 |
*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 29-1131.
- 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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