Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in St. Louis
652 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in St. Louis belongs to Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other, at $28,600 per year. The highest is $468,860.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,600 | — | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $28,600 | 680 | |
| 3 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,930 | 310 | |
| 4 | Physical Therapist Aides | $29,250 | 480 | |
| 5 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $30,010 | 260 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,730 | 1,680 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $30,860 | 17,700 | |
| 8 | Bartenders | $31,200 | 8,340 | |
| 9 | Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 20,170 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 4,100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $468,860 | 170 |
| Psychiatrists | $298,160 | 100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $276,550 | 120 |
| Physicians, All Other | $246,440 | 2,470 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $232,300 | 650 |
| Pediatricians, General | $223,910 | 320 |
| Dentists, General | $210,430 | 1,250 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $207,450 | — |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $203,390 | 320 |
| Chief Executives | $202,840 | 1,120 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $199,310 | — |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,130 | 6,160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,660 | 1,280 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,820 | 650 |
| Financial Managers | $158,780 | 7,190 |
| Lawyers | $142,690 | 6,100 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $142,660 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $138,530 | 2,910 |
| Marketing Managers | $137,900 | 3,540 |
| Physician Assistants | $136,120 | 1,260 |
| Purchasing Managers | $135,400 | 700 |
| Optometrists | $135,090 | 340 |
| Human Resources Managers | $133,880 | 1,940 |
| Chemical Engineers | $133,450 | 110 |
| Nurse Midwives | $133,330 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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