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Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$37,070
- Kansas City$36,840
- Springfield$36,480
- St. Joseph$35,170
- Jefferson City$35,110
- Joplin$34,680
- Columbia$34,650
- Cape Girardeau$34,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $37,070 | $33,820 | $30,990 | $30,790 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $36,840 | $34,320 | $30,400 | $30,618 | 93 |
| Springfield | $36,480 | $31,760 | $28,950 | $30,714 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $35,170 | $31,770 | $28,700 | $29,723 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $35,110 | $30,400 | $28,630 | $29,678 | 88 |
| Joplin | $34,680 | $30,740 | $28,600 | $29,353 | 86 |
| Columbia | $34,650 | $31,390 | $29,130 | $29,330 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $34,370 | $30,250 | $28,670 | $29,118 | 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 41-2031.
- 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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