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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$104,090
- St. Louis$101,100
- Joplin$95,800
- Springfield$93,250
- Columbia$92,900
- Cape Girardeau$91,930
- St. Joseph$91,910
- Jefferson City$82,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $104,090 | $98,860 | $78,780 | $77,062 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $101,100 | $96,830 | $78,160 | $75,128 | 95 |
| Joplin | $95,800 | $79,220 | $70,590 | $72,660 | 86 |
| Springfield | $93,250 | $82,800 | $72,450 | $70,986 | 89 |
| Columbia | $92,900 | $83,950 | $72,440 | $70,756 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $91,930 | $81,190 | $72,920 | $70,119 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $91,910 | $83,510 | $75,150 | $70,106 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $82,400 | $77,980 | $65,330 | $63,863 | 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 17-2051.
- 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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