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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$71,080
- St. Louis$66,690
- Joplin$64,170
- Jefferson City$63,250
- Columbia$61,890
- Springfield$60,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $71,080 | $65,330 | $60,200 | $55,721 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $66,690 | $63,840 | $52,520 | $52,882 | 95 |
| Joplin | $64,170 | $59,820 | $47,160 | $51,662 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $63,250 | $64,240 | $48,850 | $50,966 | 88 |
| Columbia | $61,890 | $61,170 | $52,010 | $49,937 | 89 |
| Springfield | $60,430 | $61,350 | $48,080 | $48,833 | 89 |
*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 47-4011.
- 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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