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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$85,130
- Kansas City$84,740
- St. Joseph$83,010
- Cape Girardeau$78,530
- Jefferson City$74,850
- Columbia$74,630
- Joplin$73,230
- Springfield$72,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $85,130 | $78,730 | $59,990 | $64,804 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $84,740 | $78,940 | $61,430 | $64,552 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $83,010 | $78,530 | $56,180 | $64,263 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $78,530 | $77,770 | $58,340 | $61,322 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $74,850 | $69,430 | $50,340 | $58,906 | 88 |
| Columbia | $74,630 | $68,610 | $49,990 | $58,762 | 89 |
| Joplin | $73,230 | $65,360 | $51,850 | $57,843 | 86 |
| Springfield | $72,250 | $64,160 | $47,980 | $57,199 | 89 |
*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 13-1051.
- 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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