Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay range in Joplin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,490 or more. The middle half of recreational vehicle service technicians in Joplin earn between $36,580 and $45,400.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,270 | $3,439 | $19.84 |
| Median | $41,240 | $3,437 | $19.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,580 | $3,048 | $17.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,400 | $3,783 | $21.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay in Joplin vs. Missouri and the U.S.
Recreational vehicle service technicians in Joplin earn 9% less than the Missouri average ($45,480) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($56,440). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $52,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | $41,270 | $41,240 | $36,580 | $47,490 | 30 |
| Missouri | $45,480 | $46,980 | $29,380 | $57,790 | 460 |
| United States | $56,440 | $52,000 | $36,120 | $77,960 | 17,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary after taxes in Joplin
On the average salary of $41,270, a single filer in Joplin takes home about $34,338 a year, or $2,862 a month and $1,321 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Joplin, MO-KS metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MO | $34,338 | $2,862 |
| Working in KS | $33,837 | $2,820 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). The 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Is Joplin a good place for recreational vehicle service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Joplin area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $41,270 buys what about $48,146 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Joplin ($44,980). A typical home costs $226,857, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary in other Missouri cities
Joplin ranks 4th of 4 Missouri metro areas for this job; Kansas City pays the most ($49,110).
- Kansas City$49,110
- Springfield$46,440
- St. Louis$45,950
- Joplin$41,270
All Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salaries in Missouri
Highest-paying cities for recreational vehicle service technicians
Tucson, AZ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,130).
- Tucson, AZ$84,130
- Las Vegas, NV$78,950
- Phoenix, AZ$71,590
- Vallejo, CA$71,490
- New York, NY$68,470
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Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary in Joplin: questions
How much do recreational vehicle service technicians make an hour in Joplin?
$19.84 an hour on average, and $19.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level recreational vehicle service technicians salary in Joplin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the recreational vehicle service technicians take-home pay in Joplin?
About $34,338 a year ($2,862 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,270. The 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Do recreational vehicle service technicians earn more in Joplin than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,440).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3092; area Joplin, MO-KS (27900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). The 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.22, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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