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Word Processors and Typists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$52,770
- St. Louis$42,650
- Jefferson City$38,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $52,770 | $54,160 | $47,220 | $42,510 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $42,650 | $37,440 | $37,440 | $34,956 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $38,050 | $35,030 | $35,030 | $31,902 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City'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 43-9022.
- 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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