Electricians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $79,280 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.11
10th percentile $45,150
90th percentile $103,440
Employed locally 6,460
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,150
    25th
    $57,660
    50th (median)
    $79,280
    75th
    $97,140
    90th
    $103,440

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 101% Median Electricians salary is 1% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Kokomo, IN $89,000
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $81,600
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $81,530
    Monroe, MI $78,920

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,090
    Construction Laborers $63,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,260
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $38.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.39 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 27.2% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,150 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,660.