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Cashiers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$34,500
- Kansas City$32,610
- Springfield$31,470
- Jefferson City$31,360
- St. Joseph$31,250
- Columbia$31,200
- Cape Girardeau$31,120
- Joplin$30,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $34,500 | $32,380 | $30,800 | $28,872 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $32,610 | $30,700 | $29,330 | $27,461 | 93 |
| Springfield | $31,470 | $29,720 | $28,730 | $26,924 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $31,360 | $29,420 | $28,600 | $26,841 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $31,250 | $29,920 | $28,600 | $26,758 | 86 |
| Columbia | $31,200 | $29,910 | $28,650 | $26,720 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,120 | $29,350 | $28,600 | $26,660 | 86 |
| Joplin | $30,580 | $29,050 | $28,600 | $26,251 | 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 41-2011.
- 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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