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Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Missouri
- Columbia$94,470
- Cape Girardeau$92,860
- Springfield$89,820
- St. Joseph$89,690
- Kansas City$88,130
- St. Louis$87,930
- Jefferson City$86,810
- Joplin$83,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $94,470 | $97,610 | $80,580 | $71,787 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $92,860 | $97,900 | $86,880 | $70,730 | 86 |
| Springfield | $89,820 | $92,460 | $76,240 | $68,734 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $89,690 | $93,880 | $77,010 | $68,649 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $88,130 | $86,120 | $73,140 | $66,743 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $87,930 | $86,480 | $70,690 | $66,614 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $86,810 | $83,740 | $68,690 | $66,758 | 88 |
| Joplin | $83,580 | $81,040 | $59,780 | $64,638 | 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 29-1127.
- 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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