The highest median for carpenters in Missouri is in St. Louis at $70,990. Compare with all U.S. metros.
Median pay by metro
All Missouri metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. LouisMISSOURI · MO | $70,990 | $74,657 | 7,210 |
| Cape GirardeauMISSOURI · MO | $63,740 | $74,049 | 180 |
| Kansas CityMISSOURI · MO | $61,810 | $66,791 | 4,540 |
| St. JosephMISSOURI · MO | $60,150 | $69,633 | 220 |
| Jefferson CityMISSOURI · MO | $57,030 | $64,825 | 430 |
| ColumbiaMISSOURI · MO | $56,160 | $62,792 | 510 |
| SpringfieldMISSOURI · MO | $52,000 | $58,701 | 920 |
| JoplinMISSOURI · MO | $48,540 | $56,628 | 300 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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