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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$47,980
- Cape Girardeau$45,770
- Kansas City$45,430
- St. Joseph$45,130
- Columbia$43,780
- Springfield$43,770
- Jefferson City$43,590
- Joplin$43,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $47,980 | $43,670 | $39,000 | $38,934 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $45,770 | $41,020 | $38,270 | $37,742 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $45,430 | $41,830 | $37,260 | $37,031 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $45,130 | $41,830 | $36,980 | $37,258 | 86 |
| Columbia | $43,780 | $41,020 | $36,980 | $36,237 | 89 |
| Springfield | $43,770 | $40,210 | $36,860 | $36,229 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $43,590 | $41,020 | $35,870 | $36,093 | 88 |
| Joplin | $43,550 | $41,020 | $35,420 | $36,063 | 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 43-4031.
- 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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