Mechanical Engineers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Mechanical Engineers in Missouri earn a median salary of $82,571 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.3% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 6,220 mechanical engineers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $74,070 to $100,780 depending on location.
$82,571
Avg median salary in Missouri
$100,780
Highest paying metro
$74,070
Lowest paying metro
6,220
Employed in Missouri
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $100,780 | $77,570 | $109,700 | 3,700 |
| Columbia, MO | $89,090 | $74,000 | $99,550 | 80 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $87,010 | $73,660 | $99,490 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $86,390 | $76,960 | $107,420 | 1,730 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $80,670 | $68,410 | $94,030 | 80 |
| North Missouri | $79,560 | $70,140 | $99,480 | 80 |
| Central Missouri | $79,240 | $63,100 | $96,850 | 120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $79,230 | $70,130 | $95,240 | 40 |
| Southeast Missouri | $78,640 | $71,630 | $101,780 | 90 |
| Southwest Missouri | $78,340 | $64,200 | $91,470 | 40 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $77,830 | $64,170 | $96,660 | 50 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,070 | $65,770 | $99,320 | 170 |