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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$51,640
- St. Joseph$48,050
- St. Louis$46,920
- Kansas City$44,200
- Jefferson City$42,110
- Springfield$41,710
- Cape Girardeau$40,470
- Joplin$39,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $51,640 | $53,510 | $36,160 | $42,183 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $48,050 | $43,420 | $35,270 | $39,467 | 86 |
| St. Louis | $46,920 | $40,900 | $37,770 | $38,143 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $44,200 | $40,160 | $36,370 | $36,113 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $42,110 | $38,530 | $34,780 | $34,974 | 88 |
| Springfield | $41,710 | $37,080 | $35,700 | $34,671 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $40,470 | $38,740 | $35,730 | $33,733 | 86 |
| Joplin | $39,830 | $34,220 | $32,190 | $33,249 | 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 51-9199.
- 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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