salary$77,170 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,800per year
Jobs in the area5,920people work this job
Can a electrician afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 20.2% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a electrician in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $77,170 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,890 and $104,800.
Can a electrician afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 20.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.