Electrician Salary in St. Louis, MO
Electricians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $77,170 a year — 22% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $60,429 take-home, or $5,036 a month.
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- Federal income tax$8,147
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,785
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,119
- Missouri income tax$2,690
- Take-home pay$60,429
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $772 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $59,658 ($4,971 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Electrician pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,890 | $22.54 | $38,590 | $3,216 |
| 25th percentile | $54,350 | $26.13 | $44,233 | $3,686 |
| Median (50th) | $77,170 | $37.10 | $60,429 | $5,036 |
| 75th percentile | $98,690 | $47.45 | $74,557 | $6,213 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $104,800 | $50.38 | $78,569 | $6,547 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $77,170 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median electrician's $60,429 take-home pay has the buying power of $63,551 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Electrician jobs are about as common in St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.91).
Best-paying cities for electricians, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #5 of 56 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $102,350 | $75,912 | $73,277 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $101,780 | $80,432 | $72,375 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $105,090 | $74,395 | $70,569 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $76,860 | $60,226 | $65,079 |
| 5 | St. Louis, MO | $77,170 | $60,429 | $63,551 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $81,990 | $63,276 | $63,088 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $77,800 | $60,819 | $62,741 |
| 8 | Rochester, NY | $77,310 | $59,640 | $61,462 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 56 metros →
About the job: electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.2% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Electrician salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $76,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in St. Louis, MO?
The median electrician salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $77,170 a year, or about $37.10 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $54,350 and $98,690.
What is a electrician’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $77,170 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $60,429 a year ($5,036 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,690 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a electrician?
Pay here is 22% above the national median of $63,190. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $63,551 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #5 of 56 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a electrician afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 20% of a median electrician’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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