How much does a transportation worker make in Missouri?
$42,900a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in Missouri. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,350Median: $42,900Highest 10%: $54,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,350 | $16.03 | |
| 25th | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| Median | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $54,080 | $26.00 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,010 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 18. North Carolina | $43,660 |
| 19. Louisiana | $43,440 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $43,180 |
| 21. Missouri | $42,900 |
| 22. Alaska | $42,360 |
| 23. Maryland | $42,190 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $41,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.63 ($42,900 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $42,900 against $45,650 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Missouri rank for transportation worker pay?
Missouri ranks 21 of 36 states.
Which city in Missouri pays transportation workers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $46,010 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.