Electrician Jobs in Missouri

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Missouri Electrician Market Overview

Missouri offers diverse electrical opportunities across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing.St. Louis leads with Boeing aircraft manufacturing and major healthcare systems, while Kansas Cityanchors Ford automotive and distribution hubs. Agriculture processing throughout the state provides steady electrical work, and Anheuser-Busch brewing facilities offer specialized industrial opportunities. Energy utilities and university systems add statewide demand.

Highest-Paying Missouri Cities for Electricians

St. Louis

$32-45/hr
Boeing • Healthcare • Aerospace

Kansas City

$30-42/hr
Ford • Automotive • Logistics

Columbia

$28-38/hr
University • Healthcare • Government

Springfield

$26-36/hr
Manufacturing • Healthcare • Agriculture

Jefferson City

$26-35/hr
Government • State facilities

Joplin

$24-32/hr
Manufacturing • Agriculture • Mining

Missouri's Biggest Electrical Employers

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Aircraft manufacturing, F/A-18 Super Hornet, satellites

450+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: St. Louis • Aerospace electrical • Defense systems • Advanced manufacturing

BJC HealthCare & SSM Health

Hospital systems, medical centers, research facilities

400+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: St. Louis metro • Medical electrical • Critical care systems • Emergency power

Ford Motor Company

Automotive assembly, Kansas City Assembly Plant

320+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Claycomo/Kansas City • Automotive electrical • Manufacturing systems • Robotics

Ameren Missouri

Electric utility, power plants, transmission grid

300+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution • Linework

Anheuser-Busch & Food Processing

Brewing facilities, Tyson Foods, Cargill processing

280+ electricians
$28-38/hour
Location: St. Louis, statewide • Industrial electrical • Food processing • Brewing systems

Industries Hiring Electricians in Missouri

Aerospace & Defense

• Boeing: $32-45/hour
• Aircraft electrical systems
• Defense contractor work
• Advanced manufacturing processes

Automotive Manufacturing

• Ford Assembly: $30-42/hour
• Manufacturing electrical systems
• Robotics and automation
• Assembly line maintenance

Healthcare Systems

• BJC/SSM Health: $28-40/hour
• Medical equipment electrical
• Critical care systems
• Emergency power systems

Food & Agriculture Processing

• Anheuser-Busch/Tyson: $28-38/hour
• Industrial food processing
• Brewing electrical systems
• Agricultural facility electrical

Missouri Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Missouri electrical code
• Fees: $180 total ($130 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 2 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

• Aerospace Electrical: Boeing premium
• Automotive Systems: Ford manufacturing
• Medical Equipment: Healthcare systems
• Industrial Controls: Food processing
Authority: Missouri Division of Professional Registration • (573) 751-0293

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-25/hr
Journeyman$26-38/hr
Aerospace/Automotive$30-45/hr
Master/Supervisor$40-58/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Construction season starts
Fall: Manufacturing upgrades
Year-round: Healthcare & aerospace
Summer: Agricultural processing peak
Pro tip: Aerospace experience at Boeing opens highest-paying doors nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

St. Louis

$32-45/hr
Home: $190k • Rent: $1,000

Kansas City

$30-42/hr
Home: $210k • Rent: $1,100

Columbia

$28-38/hr
Home: $180k • Rent: $900
Missouri offers excellent value for electricians - Strong industrial wages with affordable housing across the state, especially compared to coastal markets.

Ready for Missouri Electrical Work?

Missouri offers diverse electrical opportunities across world-class aerospace manufacturing, automotive production, healthcare systems, and agriculture processing. From Boeing's advanced aircraft electrical to Ford's automotive manufacturing, the state provides stable employment with competitive wages in an affordable environment.

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