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Electrician Salary in Missouri: Pay by City
Electricians in Missouri earned a median $31.45 an hour, or $65,410 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.95 to $45.08 an hour, and the top tenth earned $50.03 or more. That is 4% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.09
- 25th
- $23.95
- Median
- $31.45
- 75th
- $45.08
- 90th
- $50.03
- 10th
- $43,860
- 25th
- $49,810
- Median
- $65,410
- 75th
- $93,760
- 90th
- $104,060
Which Missouri cities pay electricians the most?
St. Joseph has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $46.80 an hour; Springfield has the lowest, $27.21.[1]
- St. Joseph$46.80 · 350
- St. Louis$37.10 · 5,920
- Kansas City$36.95 · 5,400
- Joplin$32.56 · 430
- Jefferson City$32.52 · 480
- Columbia$29.57 · 290
- Cape Girardeau$28.71 · 150
- Springfield$27.21 · 1,040
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Missouri?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($93,760) and the 90th ($104,060).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.09 | $43,860 |
| 25th | $23.95 | $49,810 |
| Median | $31.45 | $65,410 |
| 75th | $45.08 | $93,760 |
| 90th | $50.03 | $104,060 |
| Mean | $34.77 | $72,310 |
How much do new electricians make in Missouri?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Missouri earned $21.09 an hour or less ($43,860 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.95 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Missouri?
Projections Central expects Missouri to go from 17,740 electrician jobs in 2024 to 18,920 in 2034, a change of 6.7%, with about 1,680 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17,740 | 18,920 | 6.7% | 1,680 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Missouri?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Missouri. General contractors have the highest median, $42.08 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $42.08 | $87,520 | 13,330 |
| Plumbers | $32.11 | $66,790 | 8,310 |
| Electricians | $31.45 | $65,410 | 12,780 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.82 | $59,950 | 7,220 |
| Roofers | $23.35 | $48,570 | 2,050 |
Where to train in Missouri
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Missouri, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)