How much does a welder make in Missouri?
$51,950a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Missouri. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,200Median: $51,950Highest 10%: $78,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| 90th | $78,150 | $37.57 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Joseph, MO | $66,060 |
| Kansas City, MO | $57,370 |
| Springfield, MO | $54,080 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,640 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,580 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,580 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
| 33. Kentucky | $51,470 |
| 34. Illinois | $51,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $51,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.98 ($51,950 a year).
Do welders make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $51,950 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for welder pay?
Missouri ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays welders the most?
St. Joseph, MO-KS, with a median of $66,060 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.