Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Missouri compares
Missouri's median is $43,580, $13,970 (24.3%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 46th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $77,670 or more and the bottom 10% under $29,470. That range is wider than the national one.
The average ($47,320) is 8.6% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 330 marine mechanics work in Missouri, 1.4% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Missouri has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.75×).
Pay distribution: Missouri vs. United States
Missouri median $43,580
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Missouri annual | Missouri hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,470 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $33,370 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $43,580 | $20.95 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $58,560 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $77,670 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $47,320 | $22.75 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Missouri
How much does a marine mechanic make in Missouri?
The median is $43,580 a year, or $20.95 an hour (May 2025). The average is $47,320.
Is Missouri a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 46th of 50, 24.3% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Missouri?
About 330.