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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$46,920
- Columbia$45,960
- St. Louis$44,530
- Jefferson City$40,660
- Springfield$40,640
- Cape Girardeau$40,090
- Joplin$38,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $46,920 | $46,260 | $39,120 | $38,143 | 93 |
| Columbia | $45,960 | $44,810 | $37,660 | $37,886 | 89 |
| St. Louis | $44,530 | $44,860 | $38,760 | $36,359 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $40,660 | $40,100 | $36,760 | $33,877 | 88 |
| Springfield | $40,640 | $38,530 | $36,640 | $33,861 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $40,090 | $40,160 | $36,110 | $33,445 | 86 |
| Joplin | $38,660 | $39,080 | $37,020 | $32,364 | 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 29-2056.
- 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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