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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$60,610
- Kansas City$59,250
- St. Louis$54,840
- Springfield$53,080
- Jefferson City$52,760
- Columbia$51,300
- Cape Girardeau$49,500
- Joplin$48,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $60,610 | $66,060 | $55,850 | $48,969 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $59,250 | $57,370 | $48,240 | $47,347 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $54,840 | $51,640 | $46,630 | $44,055 | 95 |
| Springfield | $53,080 | $54,080 | $47,520 | $43,272 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $52,760 | $51,580 | $47,730 | $43,030 | 88 |
| Columbia | $51,300 | $52,700 | $47,250 | $41,926 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $49,500 | $48,580 | $44,160 | $40,564 | 86 |
| Joplin | $48,560 | $45,770 | $40,070 | $39,853 | 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 51-4121.
- 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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