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Chemists average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$98,920
- Kansas City$89,240
- Springfield$82,770
- St. Joseph$81,420
- Columbia$80,350
- Joplin$74,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $98,920 | $86,690 | $65,440 | $73,719 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $89,240 | $83,420 | $62,750 | $67,461 | 93 |
| Springfield | $82,770 | $76,270 | $55,760 | $64,106 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $81,420 | $78,230 | $62,400 | $63,220 | 86 |
| Columbia | $80,350 | $87,000 | $55,350 | $62,517 | 89 |
| Joplin | $74,650 | $77,460 | $59,560 | $58,775 | 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 19-2031.
- 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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