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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$49,510
- Kansas City$48,580
- Cape Girardeau$47,530
- Springfield$46,580
- Jefferson City$45,920
- Columbia$44,800
- Joplin$44,190
- St. Joseph$43,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $49,510 | $48,100 | $46,680 | $40,077 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $48,580 | $48,110 | $44,840 | $39,382 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $47,530 | $47,550 | $35,480 | $39,074 | 86 |
| Springfield | $46,580 | $45,970 | $38,280 | $38,355 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $45,920 | $47,040 | $39,220 | $37,856 | 88 |
| Columbia | $44,800 | $44,090 | $44,090 | $37,009 | 89 |
| Joplin | $44,190 | $46,330 | $37,090 | $36,547 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $43,450 | $43,490 | $38,710 | $35,987 | 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 53-3051.
- 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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