How much does a separating make in St. Louis?
$53,360a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $25.65 an hour or $4,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.65
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,340Median: $53,360Highest 10%: $82,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,340 | $18.91 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 75th | $82,850 | $39.83 | |
| 90th | $82,850 | $39.83 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| Joplin, MO | $58,170 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,290 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,780 |
| Columbia, MO | $42,050 |
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 separating make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $25.65 ($53,360 a year).
Do separatings make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $53,360 against $51,610 nationally, 3% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,290, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for separating pay?
60 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,850 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.