$79,513
Avg. Median Salary
-9% vs national
$154,760
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $79,513,
which is 9% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $154,760 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $29,700.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 45,370 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 45,370 | $83,410 |
| 2 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,390 | $29,700 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 33,660 | $82,560 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 26,860 | $44,250 |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,660 | $29,940 |
All Occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,760 | 4,680 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,240 | 790 |
| Financial Managers | $140,240 | 6,890 |
| Pharmacists | $137,730 | 2,980 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,390 | 3,360 |
| Lawyers | $128,070 | 6,050 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,930 | 3,030 |
| Software Developers | $120,490 | 9,360 |
| Sales Managers | $113,530 | 4,260 |
| Electrical Engineers | $113,310 | 1,730 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $112,080 | 170 |
| Information Security Analysts | $106,250 | 1,280 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,410 | 4,330 |
| Medical Scientists | $99,250 | 820 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,100 | 6,040 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,330 | 3,960 |
| Civil Engineers | $97,930 | 2,820 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,770 | 2,260 |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,610 | 2,730 |
| Financial Analysts | $93,080 | 2,470 |
| Data Scientists | $90,330 | 2,660 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $86,390 | 1,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | $83,410 | 45,370 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,560 | 33,660 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,110 | 2,450 |
| Electricians | $79,280 | 6,460 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,770 | 12,440 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $73,060 | 4,150 |
| Loan Officers | $70,730 | 2,820 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $67,210 | 6,730 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,060 | 2,320 |
| Construction Laborers | $63,600 | 8,910 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $62,850 | 11,870 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,540 | 4,860 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,880 | 3,640 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $61,580 | 8,920 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $60,060 | 4,250 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,240 | 15,070 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $58,820 | 3,540 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,420 | 6,040 |
| Graphic Designers | $56,350 | 1,620 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,960 | 18,080 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $49,500 | 3,550 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,930 | 10,720 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $47,560 | 7,640 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,340 | 16,000 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,250 | 26,860 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,130 | 7,510 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,450 | 13,910 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $34,750 | 20,160 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,740 | 10,140 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,700 | 5,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,940 | 21,660 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | 42,390 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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