What do skilled trades pay in Missouri in 2026?
Median pay for 28 skilled trades in Missouri (BLS OEWS May 2025).
In 2026, the highest-paying skilled trades in Missouri are Elevator Installer (~$126,750) and Power-Line Worker (~$96,360), across 28 trades tracked (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.
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Highest median pay
Elevator Installer
$126,750
Most jobs
Construction Laborer
17,050 jobs
Across 28 trades: $48,570–$126,750 (median $61,985).
Trades ranked by pay in Missouri
| # | Trade | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator Installer | $126,750 |
| 2 | Power-Line Worker | $96,360 |
| 3 | Plasterer | $79,380 |
| 4 | Insulation Worker | $78,660 |
| 5 | Boilermaker | $78,550 |
| 6 | Ironworker | $77,410 |
| 7 | Brickmason | $72,370 |
| 8 | Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $67,390 |
| 9 | Plumber | $66,790 |
| 10 | Millwright | $66,480 |
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| 11 | Electrician | $65,410 |
| 12 | Sheet Metal Worker | $63,560 |
| 13 | Taper | $63,020 |
| 14 | Drywall Installer | $62,580 |
| 15 | Cement Mason | $61,390 |
| 16 | Carpenter | $60,840 |
| 17 | Tile & Stone Setter | $60,590 |
| 18 | Construction Equipment Operator | $60,540 |
| 19 | HVAC Technician | $59,950 |
| 20 | Rebar Worker | $59,410 |
| 21 | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $59,120 |
| 22 | Telecom Line Installer | $59,080 |
| 23 | Painter | $57,510 |
| 24 | Construction Laborer | $56,730 |
| 25 | Floor Layer | $54,710 |
| 26 | Welder | $51,950 |
| 27 | Glazier | $51,430 |
| 28 | Roofer | $48,570 |
Where is the union premium biggest in Missouri?
Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.
We don't have union scale data for Missouri across our trades yet — these trades are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Missouri.
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