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Machinists average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$64,590
- St. Joseph$60,410
- Springfield$58,800
- Kansas City$58,480
- Columbia$55,640
- Jefferson City$54,770
- Cape Girardeau$52,680
- Joplin$50,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $64,590 | $62,210 | $55,630 | $51,334 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $60,410 | $66,390 | $49,600 | $48,817 | 86 |
| Springfield | $58,800 | $51,100 | $46,580 | $47,600 | 89 |
| Kansas City | $58,480 | $56,740 | $47,640 | $46,773 | 93 |
| Columbia | $55,640 | $50,120 | $50,120 | $45,209 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $54,770 | $51,850 | $42,400 | $44,551 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $52,680 | $48,160 | $38,030 | $42,970 | 86 |
| Joplin | $50,030 | $46,820 | $42,640 | $40,965 | 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 51-4041.
- 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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