How much does a plumber make in Missouri?
$66,790a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in Missouri. That is $32.11 an hour or $5,566 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $66,790Highest 10%: $117,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $66,790 | $32.11 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.19 | |
| 90th | $117,200 | $56.34 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $76,150 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $68,290 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
| Joplin, MO | $64,370 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,410 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,010 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plumbers.
| 17. California | $72,830 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $68,080 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $66,810 |
| 20. Missouri | $66,790 |
| 21. Maryland | $65,400 |
| 22. Kansas | $65,220 |
| 23. Delaware | $64,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $32.11 ($66,790 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $66,790 against $63,800 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Missouri rank for plumber pay?
Missouri ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays plumbers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $77,000 a year.
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.