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How much does a plumber make in Joplin?

$64,370a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,364 a month.

Hourly
$30.95
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
144 of 388
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,210Median: $64,370Highest 10%: $101,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,210$20.29
25th$45,490$21.87
Median$64,370$30.95
75th$83,230$40.01
90th$101,600$48.87

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

St. Louis, MO$77,000
Kansas City, MO$76,150
St. Joseph, MO$68,290
Cape Girardeau, MO$65,180
Springfield, MO$61,410
Columbia, MO$58,010
Jefferson City, MO$49,560
Plumber salary in Missouri Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,110
Electrician$67,720
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,600
Construction and Building Inspector$59,820
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$56,370
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,210
Construction Laborer$49,880
Carpenter$48,540
Highway Maintenance Worker$47,760
Painter$45,550
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $30.95 ($64,370 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Joplin than the national average?

Yes: $64,370 against $63,800 nationally, 1% more.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $66,790, so Joplin pays 4% less.

Where does Joplin rank for plumber pay?

144 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.