Electrician salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$77,170/year
about $37.10 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $54,350 – $98,690
Half of electricians in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $77,170 a year and half earn less. That's 22% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,890 | $22.54 |
| 25th | $54,350 | $26.13 |
| Median (50th) | $77,170 | $37.10 |
| 75th | $98,690 | $47.45 |
| 90th (top earners) | $104,800 | $50.38 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $54,350 ($26.13/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $54,350 to $98,690 ($26.13 to $47.45/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $98,690 ($47.45/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.