SOC 49-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in St. Louis, MO comes to $55,960 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,230 by 13.7%. Pay ranges from under $40,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,710 to $77,480.
Employment stands at 1,010, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jefferson City records the highest median at $55,080. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 375th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,500 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $46,710 | −5.1% |
| Median (50th) | $55,960 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $77,480 | +57.4% |
| 90th | $85,500 | +73.7% |
| Mean | $60,590 | +23.1% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $55,080 | 110 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $51,060 | 710 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $50,930 | 40 | |
| 4 | Joplin | $49,860 | 70 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $48,230 | 160 | |
| 6 | St. Joseph | $47,760 | 90 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $46,410 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $55,960 goes as far as $61,630 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,630US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,960 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,500 to $85,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,010 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jefferson City, at $55,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $55,960, or $26.90 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,230, so pay in St. Louis, MO is 13.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in St. Louis, MO earns more than $85,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jefferson City, at $55,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,010 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data