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Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$53,260
- St. Louis$52,560
- Kansas City$51,210
- Columbia$48,300
- Springfield$48,210
- Joplin$47,270
- Jefferson City$46,300
- Cape Girardeau$38,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $53,260 | $46,470 | $37,430 | $43,409 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $52,560 | $47,150 | $40,090 | $42,353 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $51,210 | $45,290 | $39,710 | $41,346 | 93 |
| Columbia | $48,300 | $42,710 | $35,300 | $39,656 | 89 |
| Springfield | $48,210 | $43,800 | $36,550 | $39,588 | 89 |
| Joplin | $47,270 | $42,050 | $35,330 | $38,877 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $46,300 | $42,790 | $30,280 | $38,143 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $38,380 | $35,020 | $28,710 | $32,152 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; 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 53-3033.
- 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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