SOC 11-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Administrative Services Managers — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 6 metro areas compared
At $107,090, median pay for Administrative Services Managers in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $107,090, median pay for Administrative Services Managers in St. Louis, MO tracks the national median of $114,130 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $207,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,120 to $141,590.
Employment stands at 1,920, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $109,290. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | −45.3% |
| 25th | $80,120 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $107,090 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $141,590 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $207,210 | +81.6% |
| Mean | $122,510 | +7.3% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $109,290 | 1,330 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $105,640 | 190 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $89,770 | 220 | |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $88,960 | 140 | |
| 5 | Joplin | $83,130 | 70 | |
| 6 | Cape Girardeau | $81,160 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $107,090 goes as far as $117,941 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,941US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,090 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,400 to $207,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $109,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Administrative Services Managers in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $107,090, or $51.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,130, so pay in St. Louis, MO is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in St. Louis, MO earns more than $207,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kansas City, at $109,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,920 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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