Electrician Cost Per Hour in Missouri
$79 – $142We estimate a electrician in Missouri bills about $79 to $142 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $31.45 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.
Missouri's statewide electrical contractor license is optional, not mandatory. Permits still come from the local government, and cities and counties continue to receive bond and insurance filings.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $37.10 | $93 | $167 |
What common jobs cost in Missouri
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $1,050 | $3,200 |
| Outlet Replacement | $100 | $340 |
| Electrician Service Call | $140 | $470 |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | $180 | $670 |
| Whole-House Rewiring | $5,950 | $21,200 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.59 | $59 | $106 |
| Illinois | $47.87 | $120 | $215 |
| Iowa | $29.26 | $73 | $132 |
| Kansas | $31.66 | $79 | $142 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $72 | $129 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $73 | $132 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $73 | $132 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $73 | $132 |
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.