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Average salary by job family in St. Louis
| Management | $127,500 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $120,880 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $103,460 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,720 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,890 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,750 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,700 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,210 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,290 |
| Protective Service | $59,140 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,710 |
| Production | $54,650 |
| Sales and Related | $51,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,540 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,000 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,280 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,560 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,650 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,650 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,860 |
Highest-paying jobs in St. Louis
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$435,350
- Radiologists$396,830
- Psychiatrists$357,180
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$314,150
- Physicians, Pathologists$268,500
- Chief Executives$264,890
- Dentists, General$261,250
- Physicians, All Other$258,350
- Nurse Anesthetists$255,950
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$228,270
Most common jobs in St. Louis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,410 | $114,710 | $93,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 44,200 | $34,430 | $34,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 35,200 | $88,310 | $83,180 |
| Cashiers | 31,130 | $34,500 | $32,380 |
| Retail Salespersons | 29,750 | $37,070 | $33,820 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 28,940 | $40,470 | $37,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,760 | $48,600 | $45,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,540 | $46,910 | $44,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 21,340 | $42,660 | $41,780 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 20,170 | $39,070 | $31,200 |
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Cost of living in St. Louis
Prices in the St. Louis area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,330 therefore buys what $69,756 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $276,878, 3.5 times the median household income of $78,225.
$276,878typical home value
$78,225median household income
95.1BEA price parity
2,809,414metro population
Take-home pay in St. Louis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,050 | $30,775 | $2,565 |
| Median wage | $49,990 | $40,435 | $3,370 |
| Average wage | $66,330 | $52,605 | $4,384 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,730 | $60,666 | $5,056 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Salaries for every job in St. Louis
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$265K
- Financial Managers$173K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Human Resources Managers$154K
- Marketing Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$143K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$143K
- Public Relations Managers$140K
- Purchasing Managers$139K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Fundraising Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$126K
- Training and Development Managers$124K
- Administrative Services Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111K
- Facilities Managers$110K
- Emergency Management Directors$102K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, All Other$89K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Funeral Home Managers$76K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Lodging Managers$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$157K
- Actuaries$135K
- Software Developers$126K
- Database Architects$120K
- Information Security Analysts$115K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$113K
- Computer Network Architects$112K
- Database Administrators$107K
- Web Developers$105K
- Data Scientists$105K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100K
- Computer Programmers$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Statisticians$91K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Computer User Support Specialists$65K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$142K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$131K
- Agricultural Engineers$129K
- Electrical Engineers$124K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$115K
- Materials Engineers$111K
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Engineers, All Other$107K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$103K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Environmental Engineers$98K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$92K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76K
- Landscape Architects$75K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveyors$73K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Drafters, All Other$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical56 jobs
- Radiologists$397K
- Psychiatrists$357K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$314K
- Physicians, Pathologists$268K
- Dentists, General$261K
- Physicians, All Other$258K
- Nurse Anesthetists$256K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$228K
- Pediatricians, General$217K
- Family Medicine Physicians$193K
- Podiatrists$145K
- Medical Dosimetrists$144K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Optometrists$139K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Nurse Midwives$129K
- Radiation Therapists$104K
- Audiologists$102K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$97K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$94K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Chiropractors$90K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$89K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Therapists, All Other$79K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$77K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Surgical Assistants$75K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Recreational Therapists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Paramedics$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Exercise Physiologists$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Economists$157K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$113K
- Psychologists, All Other$110K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$108K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$106K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100K
- Chemists$99K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Microbiologists$95K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$93K
- Life Scientists, All Other$91K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$90K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$89K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- Urban and Regional Planners$84K
- Foresters$78K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$76K
- Forensic Science Technicians$76K
- Epidemiologists$76K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$74K
- Chemical Technicians$73K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$67K
- Food Science Technicians$67K
- Conservation Scientists$67K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Survey Researchers$61K
- Biological Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$47K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$144K
- Management Analysts$109K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Labor Relations Specialists$105K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Financial Risk Specialists$104K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101K
- Budget Analysts$97K
- Financial Examiners$94K
- Logisticians$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$90K
- Insurance Underwriters$88K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$87K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Credit Analysts$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Tax Preparers$75K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$71K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Construction and Extraction38 jobs
- Boilermakers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$88K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$88K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$76K
- Electricians$76K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$73K
- Tapers$73K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$72K
- Carpenters$72K
- Carpet Installers$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$69K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$67K
- Construction Laborers$67K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$65K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$65K
- Roofers$65K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$64K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$64K
- Tile and Stone Setters$63K
- Glaziers$63K
- Rock Splitters, Quarry$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$63K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$62K
- Helpers--Electricians$60K
- Paperhangers$60K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$55K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$54K
- Fence Erectors$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$46K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$435K
- Art Directors$114K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$97K
- Technical Writers$94K
- Producers and Directors$89K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$88K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$80K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$79K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$78K
- Editors$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$73K
- Film and Video Editors$70K
- Interior Designers$69K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$69K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$68K
- Writers and Authors$67K
- Music Directors and Composers$66K
- Interpreters and Translators$65K
- Graphic Designers$63K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$59K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$56K
- Broadcast Technicians$56K
- Designers, All Other$54K
- Photographers$49K
- Coaches and Scouts$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$39K
- Floral Designers$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair39 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$79K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Avionics Technicians$76K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Millwrights$69K
- Riggers$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$68K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$66K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$61K
- Home Appliance Repairers$61K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$60K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$54K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$44K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Bicycle Repairers$38K
Educational Instruction and Library48 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$150K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$88K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$84K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$81K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Curators$70K
- Archivists$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$56K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Tutors$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$87K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Firefighters$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$60K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Security Guards$45K
- Bailiffs$44K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$87K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Counselors, All Other$63K
- Clergy$62K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
Production80 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$98K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$92K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$90K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$68K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$65K
- Machinists$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$59K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$58K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$56K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$54K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$53K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Food Batchmakers$52K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$50K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Upholsterers$48K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Furniture Finishers$48K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$44K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$40K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Sales and Related21 jobs
- Sales Engineers$108K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$98K
- Advertising Sales Agents$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Real Estate Brokers$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$60K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$40K
- Models$39K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$34K
- Telemarketers$33K
Office and Administrative Support50 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Statistical Assistants$64K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$56K
- Brokerage Clerks$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- New Accounts Clerks$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Word Processors and Typists$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Gambling Cage Workers$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
Transportation and Material Moving31 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$129K
- Commercial Pilots$120K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$96K
- Transportation Inspectors$89K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Crane and Tower Operators$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$59K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$58K
- Traffic Technicians$57K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$57K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$47K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Massage Therapists$65K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$38K
- Orderlies$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
Personal Care and Service27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$65K
- Embalmers$63K
- Barbers$59K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$56K
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Costume Attendants$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Funeral Attendants$41K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Animal Trainers$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36K
- Concierges$36K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$35K
- Gambling Dealers$35K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$39K
- Bartenders$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
Jobs paid by the hour in St. Louis
For 4 jobs in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $42.07 | $39.22 | 180 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $22.52 | $16.47 | 170 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $21.39 | $16.84 | 170 |
| Actors | $20.99 | $20.53 | 130 |
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Salary in St. Louis: questions
What is a good salary in St. Louis?
Half of all workers in the St. Louis metro earn less than $49,990 and the average is $66,330. Earning more than $78,730 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in St. Louis to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,343, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in St. Louis?
Athletes and Sports Competitors ($435,350), Radiologists ($396,830), Psychiatrists ($357,180).
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. Area St. Louis, MO-IL (41180), all occupations and 652 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
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