Plumber Salary in Missouri (2026)
$32.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,615/year ($4,468/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,310 Plumber jobs in Missouri (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Plumber salary of $66,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,615 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $66,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,864 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,109 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,202 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,615 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,468 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Missouri?
- The median Plumber salary in Missouri is $66,790 per year ($32.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,640 and $100,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $66,790, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $53,615 per year ($4,468 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,310 Plumber jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.