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Industrial Engineers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$107,430
- Kansas City$106,400
- Columbia$104,430
- Cape Girardeau$104,320
- St. Joseph$94,630
- Springfield$93,270
- Jefferson City$93,050
- Joplin$89,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $107,430 | $102,230 | $82,290 | $79,221 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $106,400 | $100,480 | $83,390 | $78,555 | 93 |
| Columbia | $104,430 | $101,130 | $84,190 | $78,326 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $104,320 | $98,650 | $92,780 | $78,253 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $94,630 | $95,440 | $77,080 | $71,892 | 86 |
| Springfield | $93,270 | $84,320 | $74,100 | $70,999 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $93,050 | $84,920 | $79,480 | $70,855 | 88 |
| Joplin | $89,970 | $84,560 | $73,230 | $68,833 | 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 17-2112.
- 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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