May 2025 OEWS · Missouri
Highest-paying jobs in St. Louis, MO-IL
All-occupations median
$49,990
- 10th percentile
- $31,200
- 25th percentile
- $37,050
- Median
- $49,990
- 75th percentile
- $78,730
- 90th percentile
- $115,090
- Mean
- $66,330
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 1,341,320.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 95.088, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 170 | $151,250 | $468,860 | $507,620 |
| Psychiatrists | 100 | $124,310 | $298,160 | $652,830 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 120 | $190,990 | $276,550 | $502,770 |
| Physicians, All Other | 2,470 | $81,950 | $246,440 | $560,130 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 650 | $214,980 | $232,300 | $332,800 |
| Pediatricians, General | 320 | $65,700 | $223,910 | $344,020 |
| Dentists, General | 1,250 | $96,300 | $210,430 | $559,260 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | Not available | $207,450 | $207,450 | $372,780 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 320 | $49,070 | $203,390 | Not available |
| Chief Executives | 1,120 | $93,620 | $202,840 | $504,140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | Not available | $177,840 | $199,310 | $252,240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 6,160 | $103,330 | $167,130 | $217,130 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,280 | $107,830 | $162,660 | $209,340 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 650 | $81,460 | $158,820 | $275,340 |
| Financial Managers | 7,190 | $92,720 | $158,780 | $304,260 |
| Lawyers | 6,100 | $67,600 | $142,690 | $306,650 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 100 | $79,000 | $142,660 | $246,240 |
| Pharmacists | 2,910 | $111,110 | $138,530 | $166,840 |
| Marketing Managers | 3,540 | $80,740 | $137,900 | $231,700 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,260 | $77,620 | $136,120 | $170,960 |
| Purchasing Managers | 700 | $83,600 | $135,400 | $202,180 |
| Optometrists | 340 | $71,500 | $135,090 | $193,430 |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,940 | $84,630 | $133,880 | $247,350 |
| Chemical Engineers | 110 | $90,090 | $133,450 | $198,140 |
| Nurse Midwives | 40 | $89,860 | $133,330 | $154,560 |
| Economists | 90 | $75,800 | $132,630 | $296,630 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,430 | $108,340 | $131,580 | $164,280 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Not available | $61,750 | $131,560 | $282,650 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 80 | $90,190 | $131,160 | $207,480 |
| Managers, All Other | 5,580 | $68,180 | $130,590 | $217,090 |
| Public Relations Managers | 450 | $80,660 | $130,280 | $224,580 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 50 | $113,620 | $129,610 | $222,610 |
| Actuaries | 250 | $78,980 | $129,360 | $203,280 |
| Software Developers | 9,820 | $77,730 | $129,030 | $169,030 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 140 | $92,600 | $127,630 | $166,800 |
| Agricultural Engineers | 100 | $80,750 | $124,340 | $209,030 |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,290 | $77,770 | $123,960 | $165,120 |
| Sales Managers | 4,060 | $64,370 | $123,870 | $243,000 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,250 | $78,090 | $122,860 | $185,160 |
| Veterinarians | 810 | $74,680 | $122,460 | $195,480 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 180 | $15.00 | $39.22 | $74.27 |
| Actors | 130 | $13.75 | $20.53 | $26.91 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | 170 | $14.13 | $16.84 | $38.82 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 170 | $14.59 | $16.47 | $39.18 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in St. Louis, MO-IL?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in St. Louis, MO-IL is $49,990. Employment is 1,341,320.
Which published occupation has the highest median in St. Louis, MO-IL?
Radiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $468,860, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for St. Louis, MO-IL.