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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$73,540
- Springfield$72,750
- St. Louis$66,950
- Jefferson City$59,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $73,540 | $63,050 | $52,240 | $57,311 | 93 |
| Springfield | $72,750 | $66,230 | $50,560 | $57,528 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $66,950 | $62,390 | $50,750 | $53,050 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $59,160 | $56,310 | $49,300 | $47,872 | 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 19-1031.
- 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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