Estimate · based on BLS national data

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Missouri

$47,589 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$22.88 per hour

▼ 13.0% below U.S. average39th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: Estimate (BLS national × cost of living) Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$47,589per year
Median$42,630per year
Hourly$22.88per hour
10th – 90th percentile$34,671 – $64,168per year

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Pay Range in Missouri

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$34,671
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$42,056
  • 50th Percentile — Median$42,630
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$58,671
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$64,168

Half of Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Missouri earn more than $42,630. The top 10% make $64,168 or more, while entry-level workers start around $34,671.

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Missouri: Key Facts

Source: BLS national data adjusted for cost of living

  • Missouri ranks 39th of 51 states for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters pay, at $47,589 per year (13.0% below the U.S. average of $54,700).
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,671; the top 10% earn over $64,168.
  • Hourly equivalent: $22.88 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Wisconsin at $86,850.
  • Among construction jobs in Missouri, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades pays the most ($88,490).

Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters Job Market in Missouri

Key factors affecting compensation

Missouri's key industries are Healthcare, Finance, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters here earn $47,589 on average, placing the state 39th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.87 (U.S. = 1.00), a Missouri salary of $47,589 is roughly equivalent to $54,700 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Virginia ($49,610), Kansas ($48,480), Nebraska ($48,190) are the closest alternatives for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salary in Missouri?

The average Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters salary in Missouri is $47,589 per year (median $42,630), which is 13.0% below the national average of $54,700.

How does Missouri rank for Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters pay?

Missouri ranks 39th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Wisconsin ($86,850/yr).

How much do entry-level Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters make in Missouri?

The lowest-paid 10% of Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters in Missouri earn about $34,671 per year and the 25th percentile is $42,056.

How much do Pipelayers Plumbers Pipefitters Steamfitters make per hour in Missouri?

About $22.88 per hour, based on the $47,589 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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