Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator Salary in St. Louis, MO
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $46,570 a year — 4% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $38,348 take-home, or $3,196 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,408
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,887
- Medicare (1.45%)$675
- Missouri income tax$1,251
- Take-home pay$38,348
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $466 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $37,882 ($3,157 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,980 | $15.86 | $28,067 | $2,339 |
| 25th percentile | $38,220 | $18.38 | $32,031 | $2,669 |
| Median (50th) | $46,570 | $22.39 | $38,348 | $3,196 |
| 75th percentile | $56,710 | $27.26 | $46,018 | $3,835 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,380 | $36.24 | $59,254 | $4,938 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $46,570 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 miscellaneous assembler and fabricator's $38,348 take-home pay has the buying power of $40,328 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator jobs are about as common in St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.88).
Best-paying cities for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #26 of 96 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson, MS | $63,170 | $51,142 | $57,432 |
| 2 | Lafayette, IN | $63,140 | $51,080 | $54,672 |
| 3 | Spartanburg, SC | $59,300 | $47,427 | $52,088 |
| 4 | Lexington, KY | $59,730 | $48,200 | $51,890 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $56,400 | $47,497 | $49,303 |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $53,050 | $42,418 | $48,355 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $54,990 | $44,717 | $48,321 |
| 8 | Lansing, MI | $55,120 | $44,377 | $46,717 |
| 26 | St. Louis, MO | $46,570 | $38,348 | $40,328 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 96 metros →
About the job: miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.1% (slower than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $54,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make in St. Louis, MO?
The median miscellaneous assembler and fabricator salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $46,570 a year, or about $22.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $38,220 and $56,710.
What is a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $46,570 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $38,348 a year ($3,196 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,251 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator?
Pay here is 4% above the national median of $44,650. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $40,328 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #26 of 96 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator 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) — 31% of a median miscellaneous assembler and fabricator’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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