How much does a cutting make in St. Louis?
$52,630a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $25.30 an hour or $4,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.30
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,250Median: $52,630Highest 10%: $74,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 25th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| Median | $52,630 | $25.30 | |
| 75th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 90th | $74,950 | $36.03 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Kansas City, MO | $52,840 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,230 |
| Joplin, MO | $40,930 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,400 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $25.30 ($52,630 a year).
Do cuttings make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $52,630 against $46,330 nationally, 14% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,310, so St. Louis pays 9% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for cutting pay?
27 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,950 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.