SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 4 metro areas compared
In St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In St. Louis, MO the median wage is $38,670. That is 20.2% lower than the national median of $48,430. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,780 and $44,470. The lowest tenth earn under $35,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,330.
Jefferson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 570th of 652 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | −26.1% |
| 25th | $35,780 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $38,670 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $44,470 | −8.2% |
| 90th | $51,330 | +6.0% |
| Mean | $41,630 | −14.0% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $48,380 | 1,070 | |
| 2 | Kansas City | $43,920 | 490 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $43,030 | 60 | |
| 4 | St. Joseph | $37,170 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,670 goes as far as $42,588 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,588US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,670 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,780 to $51,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jefferson City, at $48,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $38,670, or $18.59 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 $48,430, so pay in St. Louis, MO is 20.2% 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 $51,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,780 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 Jefferson City, at $48,380 per year.
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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