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Meter Readers, Utilities average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$63,020
- St. Louis$60,580
- Columbia$48,060
- Springfield$41,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $63,020 | $61,830 | $49,150 | $50,162 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $60,580 | $54,310 | $46,340 | $48,340 | 95 |
| Columbia | $48,060 | $49,020 | $36,990 | $39,475 | 89 |
| Springfield | $41,660 | $37,000 | $34,750 | $34,633 | 89 |
*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 43-5041.
- 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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