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Tutors average salary by city in Missouri
- Joplin$44,190
- Springfield$41,430
- St. Louis$40,850
- Kansas City$40,790
- Columbia$38,370
- Jefferson City$32,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $44,190 | $52,000 | $32,270 | $36,547 | 86 |
| Springfield | $41,430 | $40,350 | $28,600 | $34,459 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $40,850 | $35,730 | $28,990 | $33,612 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $40,790 | $37,660 | $31,200 | $33,567 | 93 |
| Columbia | $38,370 | $31,730 | $28,600 | $32,144 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $32,990 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $28,074 | 88 |
*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 25-3041.
- 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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