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Driver/Sales Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$43,530
- Joplin$42,310
- Kansas City$41,810
- St. Joseph$41,150
- Cape Girardeau$40,880
- Jefferson City$39,150
- Columbia$38,180
- Springfield$36,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $43,530 | $40,240 | $39,860 | $35,612 | 95 |
| Joplin | $42,310 | $37,960 | $28,600 | $35,125 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $41,810 | $38,570 | $29,780 | $34,328 | 93 |
| St. Joseph | $41,150 | $37,720 | $33,950 | $34,247 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $40,880 | $36,480 | $28,600 | $34,043 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $39,150 | $36,450 | $28,600 | $32,734 | 88 |
| Columbia | $38,180 | $35,600 | $28,600 | $32,000 | 89 |
| Springfield | $36,270 | $28,780 | $28,600 | $30,556 | 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 53-3031.
- 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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