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Office Clerks, General average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$47,560
- St. Louis$46,910
- Columbia$46,650
- St. Joseph$44,440
- Jefferson City$43,850
- Springfield$42,930
- Cape Girardeau$42,840
- Joplin$41,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $47,560 | $45,640 | $37,300 | $38,621 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $46,910 | $44,980 | $36,390 | $38,136 | 95 |
| Columbia | $46,650 | $44,730 | $35,900 | $38,408 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $44,440 | $40,400 | $35,010 | $36,736 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $43,850 | $39,640 | $35,020 | $36,290 | 88 |
| Springfield | $42,930 | $38,320 | $34,510 | $35,594 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $42,840 | $38,830 | $33,580 | $35,526 | 86 |
| Joplin | $41,840 | $38,170 | $32,510 | $34,769 | 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 43-9061.
- 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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