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Pharmacy Technicians average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$45,710
- St. Louis$44,680
- Columbia$41,990
- Springfield$41,570
- St. Joseph$41,190
- Joplin$40,280
- Jefferson City$40,240
- Cape Girardeau$39,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $45,710 | $45,360 | $38,090 | $37,240 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $44,680 | $45,220 | $37,280 | $36,471 | 95 |
| Columbia | $41,990 | $37,750 | $35,010 | $34,883 | 89 |
| Springfield | $41,570 | $39,490 | $36,460 | $34,565 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $41,190 | $36,930 | $35,870 | $34,278 | 86 |
| Joplin | $40,280 | $37,860 | $34,740 | $33,589 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $40,240 | $36,410 | $35,440 | $33,559 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $39,330 | $35,910 | $35,060 | $32,870 | 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 29-2052.
- 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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