Electrician Salary in St. Louis
Metro area wage data for electricians from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all electricians across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
A well-established union market anchored by IBEW Local 1 and a mix of healthcare, industrial, and commercial construction.
The St. Louis metro has a well-established union presence through IBEW Local 1, and Missouri prevailing wage applies to public projects. The market is driven by a mix of healthcare, industrial, and commercial construction. Wages are competitive for the Midwest but trail top-tier markets like Chicago.
- →IBEW Local 1 — strong presence across commercial and industrial sectors
- →Missouri Prevailing Wage Law on public construction
- →Healthcare and industrial facilities sustain consistent demand
IBEW Local 1 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 1 inside wireman journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center |
| Address | 2300 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO |
| Phone | (314) 644-3587 |
| Minimum Score | 4 out of 9 |
| Application Window | Contact stlejatc.org directly for current dates. |
| Retake Policy | 90 days per Electrical Training Alliance guidance |
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What to expect →All electricians — union and non-union, all experience levels
All electricians — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $77,170 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $75,770 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $37.10 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $36.43 |
| Total Employed | 5,920 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2111 (Electricians) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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