Median DOL Salary
$76,558
Total DOL Filings
3,759
Companies Hiring
661
Cost of Living Index
88.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
ST LOUIS, MO$76,558
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in ST LOUIS, MO is 25.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in ST LOUIS
Highest-Paying Occupations in ST LOUIS
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | +73.4% | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,022 | -4.1% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,381 | +62.8% | 58 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | -6.3% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $73,278 | -23.5% | 61 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $73,000 | -17.4% | 11 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $66,581 | +19.7% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $62,338 | -3.3% | 6 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $52,000 | -17.8% | 22 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,000 | -30.3% | 17 |
| Chemists | $49,854 | -39% | 8 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $48,782 | -49.7% | 117 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $47,500 | -34.6% | 19 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $43,661 | -38% | 12 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $39,520 | -38.5% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $36,650 | -42.3% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Missouri
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Missouri.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,550 | 1,210 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $217,400 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,990 | 2,470 |
| Pediatricians, General | $215,040 | 170 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $213,430 | 660 |
| Physicists | $180,450 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $158,930 | 4,050 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,210 | 550 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $153,670 | 1,960 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,730 | 930 |
Salary Trend in ST LOUIS, MO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
ST LOUIS, MO has a cost of living index of 88.5, which is 11.5% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $112,994 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $150,000 | $169,492 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,022 | $151,437 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,381 | $150,712 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | $110,169 |
| Management Analysts | $73,278 | $82,800 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.