Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary
in St. Louis, MO-IL
- Middle 50%
- $57,430–$103,830
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #79 of 377
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro earn a median of $77,000 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,060 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,800 and 15% above the MO statewide median of $66,790. It ranks #79 of 377 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,060 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $76,150 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $68,290 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $62,940 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $62,940 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,410 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $58,380 |
| Columbia, MO | $58,010 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,560 |
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Questions
What is the average Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $77,000 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,060 jobs pay between $57,430 and $103,830. The 10th percentile is $47,040 and the 90th is $121,230.
Is St. Louis a high-paying metro for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,800 and 15% above the MO statewide median of $66,790. It ranks #79 of 377 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make an hour in St. Louis?
About $37.02 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $77,000 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.61–$49.92 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.