How much does a transportation worker make in St. Louis?
$37,650a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $37,650Highest 10%: $51,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| Median | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 90th | $51,340 | $24.68 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,010 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $18.10 ($37,650 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $37,650 against $45,650 nationally, 18% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $42,900, so St. Louis pays 12% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for transportation worker pay?
34 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,340 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.