Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Missouri
Plumber Salary
in Missouri
Plumbers in Missouri (MO) earn a median of $58,500 a year, about $28 an hour. That runs roughly 5% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $37,100 and $96,100.
Bottom 10%
$37,100
MO Median
$58,500
Top 10%
$96,100
Plumber pay by experience in Missouri
- Apprentice$35,100$17/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$58,500$28/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$79,000$38/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Missouri metros
- Kansas City$62,500$30/hr
- St. Louis$61,200$29/hr
- Springfield$62,400$30/hr
Licensing in Missouri
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Missouri?
- Plumbers in Missouri earn a median of $58,500 per year, about $28 per hour. That is roughly 5% below the national median. Most earn between $37,100 and $96,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Missouri?
- Among Missouri's major metros, Kansas City tends to pay plumbers the most, near $62,500 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Missouri?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Missouri is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Missouri by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.