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Tellers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$41,690
- St. Louis$41,180
- St. Joseph$38,640
- Jefferson City$38,510
- Springfield$37,170
- Cape Girardeau$37,110
- Joplin$36,340
- Columbia$36,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $41,690 | $38,470 | $36,650 | $34,239 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $41,180 | $38,890 | $36,400 | $33,858 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $38,640 | $37,180 | $35,440 | $32,348 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $38,510 | $36,330 | $34,650 | $32,250 | 88 |
| Springfield | $37,170 | $36,650 | $31,520 | $31,236 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $37,110 | $36,490 | $32,550 | $31,191 | 86 |
| Joplin | $36,340 | $35,190 | $31,000 | $30,609 | 86 |
| Columbia | $36,130 | $35,180 | $34,740 | $30,450 | 89 |
*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 43-3071.
- 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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