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Training and Development Specialists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$71,530
- Jefferson City$69,340
- St. Louis$62,990
- St. Joseph$62,750
- Columbia$60,370
- Cape Girardeau$59,870
- Springfield$56,300
- Joplin$52,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $71,530 | $66,300 | $49,740 | $56,011 | 93 |
| Jefferson City | $69,340 | $60,420 | $50,640 | $55,289 | 88 |
| St. Louis | $62,990 | $60,290 | $34,500 | $50,139 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $62,750 | $56,140 | $44,220 | $50,588 | 86 |
| Columbia | $60,370 | $54,440 | $37,380 | $48,787 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $59,870 | $50,310 | $35,980 | $48,409 | 86 |
| Springfield | $56,300 | $49,550 | $34,390 | $45,708 | 89 |
| Joplin | $52,010 | $48,730 | $37,830 | $42,463 | 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 13-1151.
- 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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