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Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$45,440
- Springfield$45,240
- St. Joseph$43,840
- Columbia$43,630
- St. Louis$43,430
- Joplin$40,610
- Jefferson City$37,960
- Cape Girardeau$37,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $45,440 | $42,670 | $37,900 | $37,038 | 93 |
| Springfield | $45,240 | $43,700 | $40,300 | $37,341 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $43,840 | $38,680 | $38,640 | $36,282 | 86 |
| Columbia | $43,630 | $43,980 | $35,410 | $36,123 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $43,430 | $41,910 | $37,040 | $35,538 | 95 |
| Joplin | $40,610 | $39,670 | $35,750 | $33,839 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $37,960 | $36,770 | $28,600 | $31,834 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $37,310 | $35,550 | $34,200 | $31,342 | 86 |
*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 29-2042.
- 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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