May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL
652 occupations
Across 652 occupations with published wages in St. Louis, radiologists record the highest median at $468,860 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in St. Louis
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $468,860 | 170 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $298,160 | 100 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $276,550 | 120 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $246,440 | 2,470 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $232,300 | 650 | |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $223,910 | 320 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $210,430 | 1,250 | |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | $207,450 | — | |
| 9 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $203,390 | 320 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $202,840 | 1,120 | |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $199,310 | — | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,130 | 6,160 | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,660 | 1,280 | |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $158,820 | 650 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $158,780 | 7,190 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $142,690 | 6,100 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $142,660 | 100 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $138,530 | 2,910 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $137,900 | 3,540 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $136,120 | 1,260 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $135,400 | 700 | |
| 22 | Optometrists | $135,090 | 340 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $133,880 | 1,940 | |
| 24 | Chemical Engineers | $133,450 | 110 | |
| 25 | Nurse Midwives | $133,330 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,410 | $93,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 44,200 | $34,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 35,200 | $83,180 |
| Cashiers | 31,130 | $32,380 |
| Retail Salespersons | 29,750 | $33,820 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 28,940 | $37,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,760 | $45,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,540 | $44,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 21,340 | $41,780 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 20,170 | $31,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,600 | — |
| Gambling Dealers | $28,600 | 680 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,930 | 310 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,250 | 480 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $30,010 | 260 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,730 | 1,680 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,860 | 17,700 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 8,340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 20,170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 4,100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.