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Computer Occupations, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$113,040
- Kansas City$109,180
- Jefferson City$90,260
- St. Joseph$89,750
- Columbia$88,180
- Springfield$85,560
- Cape Girardeau$83,530
- Joplin$81,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $113,040 | $108,450 | $80,140 | $82,848 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $109,180 | $105,470 | $80,170 | $80,352 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $90,260 | $82,800 | $63,860 | $69,023 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $89,750 | $82,480 | $64,370 | $68,688 | 86 |
| Columbia | $88,180 | $80,330 | $65,390 | $67,658 | 89 |
| Springfield | $85,560 | $76,430 | $59,010 | $65,937 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $83,530 | $77,500 | $59,290 | $64,605 | 86 |
| Joplin | $81,560 | $73,690 | $58,360 | $63,311 | 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 15-1299.
- 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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