Electricians Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,230 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 220
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $59,610
    90th
    $81,660

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    Carpenters $46,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest Missouri is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwest Missouri is 17.8% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.