Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · St. Louis, MO-IL
Careers in St. Louis, MO: pay and employment for 563 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41180), which includes St. Louis and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not St. Louis city limits. It spans Missouri and Illinois.
Quick answer
In the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area (CBSA 41180), BLS OEWS counted 1,341,320 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($202,840), IT Manager ($167,130), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($162,660). The largest occupations are Operations Manager (46,410), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (44,200), Registered Nurse (35,200).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area at 95.1 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$202,840 median · 1,120 employed
- IT Manager$167,130 median · 6,160 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,660 median · 1,280 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$158,820 median · 650 employed
- Financial Manager$158,780 median · 7,190 employed
- Lawyer$142,690 median · 6,100 employed
- Pharmacist$138,530 median · 2,910 employed
- Marketing Manager$137,900 median · 3,540 employed
- Physician Assistant$136,120 median · 1,260 employed
- Purchasing Manager$135,400 median · 700 employed
Largest occupations
- Operations Manager46,410 employed · $93,140 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides44,200 employed · $34,490 median
- Registered Nurse35,200 employed · $83,180 median
- Cashier31,130 employed · $32,380 median
- Sales Associate29,750 employed · $33,820 median
- Stocker28,940 employed · $37,840 median
- Customer Service Representative23,760 employed · $45,800 median
- Office Clerks, General22,540 employed · $44,980 median
- Material Handler21,340 employed · $41,780 median
- Server20,170 employed · $31,200 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110,070 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$103,960 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,270 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96,620 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93,380 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy Equipment Operator$82,270 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Ironworker$81,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$80,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in St. Louis, MO
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All 563 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $93,140U.S. $105,770 | $114,710 | 46,410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,490U.S. $35,800 | $34,430 | 44,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $83,180U.S. $97,550 | $88,310 | 35,200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $32,380U.S. $32,880 | $34,500 | 31,130 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,820U.S. $35,410 | $37,070 | 29,750 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,840U.S. $37,330 | $40,470 | 28,940 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,800U.S. $44,770 | $48,600 | 23,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,980U.S. $45,010 | $46,910 | 22,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $41,780U.S. $40,240 | $42,660 | 21,340 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200U.S. $35,230 | $39,070 | 20,170 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,620U.S. $36,840 | $38,740 | 19,680 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,260U.S. $31,200 | $32,800 | 19,170 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,240U.S. $58,640 | $59,810 | 18,270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $30,860U.S. $30,890 | $32,470 | 17,700 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,200U.S. $47,540 | $47,180 | 15,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,110U.S. $42,260 | $40,720 | 14,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $78,880U.S. $83,680 | $86,560 | 13,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,650U.S. $63,970 | $63,020 | 13,440 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $53,930U.S. $49,590 | $56,440 | 13,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,690U.S. $37,390 | $40,500 | 12,970 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,590U.S. $72,080 | $78,460 | 10,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,570U.S. $44,650 | $49,400 | 10,680 | n/a | n/a |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $100,510U.S. $102,320 | $104,000 | 10,450 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,520U.S. $44,080 | $44,790 | 10,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,410U.S. $36,780 | $37,220 | 10,010 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,970U.S. $50,670 | $53,400 | 9,950 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,130U.S. $72,040 | $68,400 | 9,870 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $68,590U.S. $69,500 | $73,340 | 9,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $129,030U.S. $135,980 | $126,090 | 9,820 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,600U.S. $38,020 | $45,040 | 9,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,040U.S. $39,150 | $42,640 | 9,600 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,020U.S. $48,520 | $52,240 | 8,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,470U.S. $38,010 | $38,080 | 8,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,500U.S. $47,120 | $66,690 | 8,670 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200U.S. $34,340 | $38,700 | 8,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $71,670U.S. $75,940 | $77,170 | 8,130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,860U.S. $69,990 | $71,420 | 7,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,190U.S. $50,620 | $57,060 | 7,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $108,450U.S. $116,580 | $113,040 | 7,330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $95,470U.S. $83,050 | $100,510 | 7,320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $70,990U.S. $60,580 | $71,600 | 7,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $158,780U.S. $166,570 | $172,850 | 7,190 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,150U.S. $44,860 | $52,560 | 7,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $74,130U.S. $78,760 | $80,740 | 6,980 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,620U.S. $79,920 | $94,760 | 6,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,250U.S. $35,510 | $35,920 | 6,630 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,620U.S. $45,930 | $46,000 | 6,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,930U.S. $33,980 | $34,650 | 6,460 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $32,400U.S. $35,320 | $34,370 | 6,220 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,900U.S. $41,670 | $39,480 | 6,180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,710U.S. $45,690 | $43,730 | 6,170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $167,130U.S. $175,140 | $166,380 | 6,160 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $142,690U.S. $159,670 | $167,880 | 6,100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,240U.S. $76,210 | $71,720 | 5,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,940U.S. $61,860 | $65,050 | 5,940 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,170U.S. $63,190 | $75,770 | 5,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $75,210U.S. $74,450 | $76,120 | 5,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,320U.S. $34,980 | $34,490 | 5,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,340U.S. $45,260 | $47,230 | 5,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,180U.S. $64,370 | $69,120 | 5,650 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,210U.S. $58,750 | $64,590 | 5,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $130,590U.S. $141,900 | $138,550 | 5,580 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,790U.S. $48,570 | $56,250 | 5,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,200U.S. $37,450 | $37,000 | 5,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,790U.S. $62,890 | $67,640 | 5,270 | n/a | n/a |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,300U.S. $78,660 | $103,250 | 5,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,120U.S. $64,400 | $67,860 | 5,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $101,100U.S. $101,860 | $109,420 | 5,100 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $106,200U.S. $123,860 | $127,200 | 5,000 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,220U.S. $45,750 | $44,680 | 4,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,330U.S. $46,420 | $50,750 | 4,980 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,410U.S. $79,860 | $84,870 | 4,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,460U.S. $43,220 | $49,190 | 4,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,280U.S. $77,710 | $79,320 | 4,600 | n/a | n/a |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,090U.S. $47,180 | $64,890 | 4,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,100U.S. $47,920 | $49,510 | 4,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $82,270U.S. $59,850 | $77,930 | 4,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200U.S. $31,200 | $32,510 | 4,100 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,240U.S. $38,770 | $43,530 | 4,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $123,870U.S. $148,270 | $143,380 | 4,060 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,000U.S. $63,800 | $81,070 | 4,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,970U.S. $62,890 | $64,720 | 4,030 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,490U.S. $48,500 | $49,960 | 4,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,500U.S. $76,590 | $68,970 | 3,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,830U.S. $62,930 | $63,550 | 3,960 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,290U.S. $105,850 | $100,950 | 3,920 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,220U.S. $35,830 | $36,240 | 3,810 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,080U.S. $59,550 | $57,370 | 3,790 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $32,180U.S. $34,810 | $34,440 | 3,720 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,160U.S. $64,330 | $63,860 | 3,680 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,020U.S. $38,140 | $40,290 | 3,680 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,260U.S. $59,650 | $57,320 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,890U.S. $43,030 | $41,180 | 3,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $137,900U.S. $166,790 | $151,950 | 3,540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $40,900U.S. $40,110 | $46,920 | 3,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,370 | 3,450 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $131,580U.S. $132,300 | $135,550 | 3,430 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,570U.S. $59,350 | $63,280 | 3,330 | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,080U.S. $62,280 | $79,160 | 3,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,340U.S. $35,360 | $35,210 | 3,250 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,500U.S. $47,160 | $42,520 | 3,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $75,840U.S. $78,000 | $77,140 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $78,730U.S. $78,740 | $85,130 | 3,170 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200U.S. $32,150 | $33,890 | 3,170 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,830U.S. $100,840 | $101,100 | 3,150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,530U.S. $35,360 | $35,030 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $107,640U.S. $105,870 | $110,960 | 3,010 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,120U.S. $48,070 | $49,660 | 2,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,000U.S. $61,010 | $68,000 | 2,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,740U.S. $46,800 | $46,280 | 2,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $138,530U.S. $140,910 | $139,170 | 2,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $116,680U.S. $114,990 | $120,210 | 2,880 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $88,940U.S. $99,130 | $92,840 | 2,840 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,350U.S. $35,790 | $42,640 | 2,830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,640U.S. $53,750 | $54,840 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,750U.S. $36,560 | $36,020 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,430U.S. $45,930 | $46,710 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,270U.S. $80,730 | $81,870 | 2,690 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $74,510U.S. $76,690 | $86,970 | 2,690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,280U.S. $36,280 | $38,400 | 2,690 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $68,970U.S. $59,280 | $67,280 | 2,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $99,950U.S. $102,740 | $106,750 | 2,650 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $99,600U.S. $120,230 | $104,790 | 2,640 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,690U.S. $105,070 | $143,970 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,280U.S. $61,770 | $63,830 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $76,780U.S. $64,520 | $78,920 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $102,230U.S. $102,440 | $107,430 | 2,580 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,410U.S. $103,410 | $113,130 | 2,560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,670U.S. $57,020 | $69,370 | 2,550 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $100,600U.S. $102,760 | $100,300 | 2,480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $246,440U.S. $265,930 | $258,350 | 2,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $88,880U.S. $82,320 | $92,710 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,570U.S. $50,290 | $52,010 | 2,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,290U.S. $41,300 | $43,960 | 2,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,970U.S. $47,320 | $48,660 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,810U.S. $49,400 | $62,710 | 2,350 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,500U.S. $69,990 | $72,520 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $40,190U.S. $39,070 | $43,740 | 2,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $122,860U.S. $126,060 | $129,290 | 2,250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $100,340U.S. $104,110 | $102,580 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $76,390U.S. $80,110 | $74,990 | 2,190 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $94,840U.S. $104,920 | $105,450 | 2,170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $97,650U.S. $98,100 | $91,900 | 2,150 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,890U.S. $38,630 | $44,160 | 2,110 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $110,070U.S. $107,230 | $119,610 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $75,060U.S. $76,220 | $82,310 | 2,080 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,370U.S. $134,050 | $111,850 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,000U.S. $62,960 | $63,410 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,790U.S. $50,020 | $52,040 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,830U.S. $37,160 | $37,110 | 2,000 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,170U.S. $74,750 | $73,160 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $52,160U.S. $50,260 | $58,120 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,920U.S. $54,890 | $64,940 | 1,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $133,880U.S. $149,280 | $153,590 | 1,940 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $107,090U.S. $114,130 | $122,510 | 1,920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,610U.S. $37,290 | $40,160 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,050U.S. $60,600 | $62,680 | 1,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,200U.S. $67,880 | $63,560 | 1,860 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $95,770U.S. $100,330 | $93,910 | 1,860 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,910U.S. $34,890 | $35,360 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,210U.S. $49,230 | $47,710 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,970U.S. $45,130 | $48,180 | 1,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $30,730U.S. $33,580 | $31,540 | 1,680 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $43,670U.S. $48,700 | $47,980 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,830U.S. $244,180 | $193,430 | 1,660 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,650U.S. $50,340 | $54,700 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $106,420U.S. $129,180 | $115,130 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,370U.S. $44,350 | $47,120 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $86,480U.S. $97,870 | $87,930 | 1,630 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,980U.S. $58,940 | $59,900 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,310U.S. $47,030 | $48,360 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,970U.S. $35,070 | $36,100 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,710U.S. $45,780 | $50,000 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,240U.S. $48,250 | $50,640 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $41,910U.S. $44,470 | $43,430 | 1,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,190U.S. $58,260 | $59,340 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,360U.S. $49,100 | $51,670 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,020U.S. $39,390 | $46,590 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,260U.S. $51,140 | $56,070 | 1,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,390U.S. $58,470 | $57,470 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,190U.S. $65,120 | $66,340 | 1,380 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,200U.S. $55,570 | $54,460 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $99,270U.S. $106,040 | $102,750 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,980U.S. $80,390 | $78,400 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $94,590U.S. $104,300 | $99,820 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,990U.S. $74,330 | $65,780 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,640U.S. $65,510 | $69,120 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $85,490U.S. $87,520 | $98,300 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,360U.S. $45,920 | $43,050 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $85,240U.S. $81,100 | $90,010 | 1,300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $76,340U.S. $77,440 | $78,030 | 1,300 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $123,960U.S. $120,630 | $124,430 | 1,290 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $162,660U.S. $171,270 | $166,120 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $52,630U.S. $46,330 | $53,210 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,460U.S. $69,390 | $71,440 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,810U.S. $61,160 | $60,890 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $136,120U.S. $135,880 | $137,450 | 1,260 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,210U.S. $82,280 | $78,300 | 1,260 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $104,940U.S. $104,590 | $125,500 | 1,250 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $210,430U.S. $170,950 | $261,250 | 1,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $53,500U.S. $58,040 | $55,570 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,150U.S. $62,680 | $65,140 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,350U.S. $68,270 | $66,110 | 1,220 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,850U.S. $60,020 | $61,380 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,480U.S. $35,450 | $33,000 | 1,210 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,340U.S. $106,660 | $109,600 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $94,010U.S. $90,150 | $97,200 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,880U.S. $35,100 | $34,640 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $202,840U.S. $213,990 | $264,890 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,250U.S. $53,040 | $55,380 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,750U.S. $55,440 | $64,890 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,080U.S. $59,050 | $57,260 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,820U.S. $68,380 | $66,660 | 1,100 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,490U.S. $62,120 | $71,620 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $66,080U.S. $61,800 | $73,310 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,360U.S. $48,990 | $53,350 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $86,690U.S. $91,240 | $98,920 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,160U.S. $74,260 | $62,780 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,210U.S. $49,500 | $53,890 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,690U.S. $63,890 | $63,230 | 1,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,480U.S. $62,470 | $66,800 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,020U.S. $58,450 | $65,010 | 1,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $55,960U.S. $49,230 | $60,590 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,860U.S. $47,380 | $44,530 | 1,000 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $52,310U.S. $50,690 | $54,790 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $82,270U.S. $81,370 | $87,960 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,620U.S. $46,850 | $51,230 | 990 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $52,000U.S. $42,290 | $51,580 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,040U.S. $72,550 | $70,980 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,430U.S. $66,150 | $68,370 | 970 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,040U.S. $63,820 | $67,040 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,790U.S. $38,150 | $39,450 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,750U.S. $49,690 | $57,880 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200U.S. $32,910 | $32,810 | 960 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,020U.S. $45,850 | $45,360 | 960 | n/a | n/a |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,980U.S. $38,120 | $35,250 | 950 | n/a | n/a |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,080U.S. $78,210 | $81,830 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $101,730U.S. $99,080 | $141,110 | 910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,490U.S. $35,880 | $39,320 | 910 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,900U.S. $36,910 | $34,650 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,130U.S. $41,340 | $44,490 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,960U.S. $95,320 | $97,360 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,650U.S. $88,940 | $79,070 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,880U.S. $47,700 | $46,220 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $77,600U.S. $79,870 | $75,620 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $98,800U.S. $99,280 | $100,570 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,130U.S. $66,270 | $73,770 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,840U.S. $74,690 | $66,690 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,430U.S. $94,160 | $93,700 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,780U.S. $44,580 | $42,180 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,970U.S. $54,210 | $52,130 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $71,840U.S. $60,850 | $72,500 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $54,440U.S. $58,430 | $58,760 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,520U.S. $60,280 | $52,930 | 820 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,730U.S. $43,350 | $40,850 | 810 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $122,460U.S. $130,100 | $132,010 | 810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,790U.S. $64,650 | $61,840 | 810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,660U.S. $40,140 | $43,060 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $67,450U.S. $72,300 | $66,720 | 780 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $93,380U.S. $93,530 | $94,180 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,980U.S. $60,070 | $61,480 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,800U.S. $36,670 | $37,890 | 780 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,070U.S. $64,820 | $85,070 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $102,010U.S. $95,420 | $104,650 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,690U.S. $51,440 | $53,130 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,230U.S. $47,260 | $44,940 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,930U.S. $64,950 | $67,220 | 740 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,650U.S. $51,850 | $51,660 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,500U.S. $52,830 | $60,470 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,230U.S. $46,550 | $50,420 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $32,740U.S. $35,150 | $34,180 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $98,990U.S. $96,590 | $94,210 | 730 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,230U.S. $45,670 | $54,480 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,050U.S. $37,710 | $40,860 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $53,360U.S. $51,610 | $60,860 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $78,510U.S. $78,620 | $89,380 | 720 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,010U.S. $39,280 | $39,740 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,880U.S. $35,670 | $40,450 | 720 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $122,310U.S. $139,500 | $120,410 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $135,400U.S. $148,080 | $139,440 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $70,360U.S. $76,400 | $70,480 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,780U.S. $52,260 | $54,990 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,330U.S. $37,180 | $36,490 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,880U.S. $122,930 | $106,710 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $52,030U.S. $58,100 | $59,380 | 680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,600U.S. $34,320 | $35,420 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $43,820U.S. $44,390 | $49,760 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $48,570U.S. $50,270 | $49,140 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $82,750U.S. $90,360 | $89,130 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,750U.S. $45,230 | $44,200 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,230U.S. $45,250 | $44,330 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $81,640U.S. $62,780 | $78,360 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,920U.S. $100,390 | $97,430 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,260U.S. $66,270 | $55,410 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,930U.S. $93,790 | $93,760 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,940U.S. $48,590 | $49,230 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $158,820U.S. $167,220 | $162,200 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $74,780U.S. $104,000 | $82,960 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $232,300U.S. $236,590 | $255,950 | 650 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,210U.S. $73,220 | $77,750 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,900U.S. $35,660 | $40,150 | 650 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,880U.S. $47,810 | $47,490 | 640 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,610U.S. $67,960 | $68,570 | 630 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,330U.S. $55,940 | $67,260 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,590U.S. $45,330 | $55,270 | 620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,450U.S. $42,240 | $41,350 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,690U.S. $58,650 | $56,050 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,490U.S. $48,560 | $51,330 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,050U.S. $62,130 | $60,720 | 590 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,320U.S. $45,760 | $58,390 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $40,840U.S. $35,760 | $41,280 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $40,850U.S. $43,600 | $44,660 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $54,610U.S. $47,720 | $57,730 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,610U.S. $64,050 | $66,070 | 570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,240U.S. $58,340 | $75,670 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,960U.S. $59,300 | $59,380 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $104,650U.S. $104,620 | $106,910 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,610U.S. $61,660 | $66,200 | 550 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,490U.S. $161,740 | $115,470 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,680U.S. $39,200 | $42,310 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,600U.S. $75,350 | $70,950 | 530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,440U.S. $45,570 | $41,910 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,850U.S. $83,510 | $80,170 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,850U.S. $78,190 | $74,160 | 520 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,630U.S. $80,250 | $81,690 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,360U.S. $40,710 | $39,050 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,950U.S. $50,960 | $60,170 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,040U.S. $49,120 | $65,240 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,940U.S. $49,880 | $57,180 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,480U.S. $46,380 | $45,040 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $82,220 | $67,490 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,160U.S. $49,610 | $53,730 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,360U.S. $92,650 | $105,300 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,650U.S. $66,770 | $58,420 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,960U.S. $50,610 | $50,240 | 490 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,020U.S. $46,570 | $50,840 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,920U.S. $117,330 | $103,900 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,900U.S. $66,120 | $74,540 | 480 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,330U.S. $98,920 | $88,500 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,330U.S. $95,480 | $83,220 | 480 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,250U.S. $35,240 | $32,160 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,800U.S. $53,340 | $75,940 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,120U.S. $84,620 | $120,250 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,570U.S. $67,190 | $69,320 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,560U.S. $75,440 | $73,390 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,300U.S. $78,760 | $87,510 | 460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,100U.S. $66,140 | $59,270 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,430U.S. $37,360 | $37,800 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,200U.S. $42,290 | $43,050 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,280U.S. $146,910 | $140,460 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,090U.S. $46,170 | $49,430 | 450 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $134,960 | not published | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,290U.S. $60,810 | $62,030 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,620U.S. $38,290 | $36,240 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,460U.S. $50,160 | $51,440 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,810U.S. $61,540 | $63,180 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,180U.S. $79,200 | $90,220 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,480U.S. $114,850 | $114,080 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,170U.S. $44,660 | $48,830 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,930U.S. $50,990 | $60,570 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,480U.S. $65,700 | $69,030 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,020U.S. $130,220 | $131,320 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,250U.S. $100,580 | $100,300 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,410U.S. $77,640 | $87,950 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,730U.S. $56,460 | $64,960 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,600U.S. $65,380 | $67,990 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,720U.S. $56,730 | $57,870 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $64,830 | $55,960 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,990U.S. $68,020 | $72,270 | 400 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,710U.S. $48,280 | $55,100 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,860U.S. $38,300 | $42,130 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,210U.S. $54,920 | $74,870 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,090U.S. $47,670 | $53,660 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,540U.S. $123,220 | $119,820 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,290U.S. $60,390 | $73,360 | 370 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,830U.S. $46,680 | $51,030 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,990U.S. $77,920 | $74,430 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,110U.S. $40,960 | $42,460 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,130U.S. $54,240 | $59,440 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,430U.S. $37,680 | $40,340 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,850U.S. $66,810 | $60,930 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,090U.S. $136,570 | $138,520 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,700U.S. $74,310 | $75,850 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $55,010 | $56,470 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,910U.S. $124,900 | $107,830 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,740U.S. $39,460 | $40,330 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,830U.S. $71,550 | $77,130 | 330 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,880U.S. $95,990 | $77,430 | 330 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,660U.S. $74,340 | $77,520 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $203,390U.S. $66,710 | $435,350 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $223,910U.S. $210,040 | $217,360 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,510U.S. $55,720 | $55,360 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $44,810 | $43,520 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $68,080 | $63,230 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,950U.S. $58,870 | $56,390 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,930U.S. $91,640 | $97,130 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,930U.S. $36,300 | $32,610 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,870U.S. $38,630 | $38,830 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,740U.S. $39,680 | $42,090 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,020U.S. $74,510 | $88,970 | 300 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,030U.S. $80,340 | $90,090 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,320U.S. $76,580 | $59,680 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,390U.S. $76,910 | $67,100 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,170U.S. $50,580 | $53,500 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,080U.S. $47,980 | $49,440 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,010U.S. $49,450 | $61,520 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,110U.S. $65,790 | $88,650 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,570U.S. $38,950 | $35,730 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,230U.S. $68,120 | $92,020 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,390U.S. $79,940 | $94,640 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,990U.S. $77,970 | $87,200 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,910U.S. $53,830 | $61,230 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,640U.S. $55,690 | $63,050 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,740U.S. $47,450 | $47,160 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,840U.S. $39,630 | $45,170 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,200U.S. $88,720 | $107,530 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,240U.S. $57,660 | $87,530 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,130U.S. $79,520 | $84,450 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,690U.S. $35,680 | $40,900 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,960U.S. $38,210 | $59,280 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,010U.S. $41,600 | $37,280 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,350U.S. $65,750 | $55,500 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $47,630 | $49,890 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,460U.S. $46,170 | $46,760 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,360U.S. $130,000 | $135,460 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,250U.S. $58,930 | $66,990 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,570U.S. $133,000 | $123,570 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,270U.S. $89,320 | $84,220 | 240 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,080U.S. $72,110 | $75,770 | 240 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,000U.S. $52,600 | $61,760 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,790U.S. $47,880 | $55,090 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,610U.S. $78,620 | $77,240 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,990U.S. $92,460 | $96,400 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,430U.S. $41,220 | $45,190 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,550U.S. $52,230 | $52,190 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,980U.S. $107,110 | $97,540 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,100U.S. $71,900 | $87,060 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,930U.S. $51,220 | $54,730 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,370U.S. $57,080 | $62,970 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,690U.S. $41,590 | $41,470 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $48,690 | $46,500 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,600U.S. $57,510 | $58,320 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,920U.S. $96,980 | $109,360 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,110U.S. $63,820 | $64,950 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,150U.S. $78,790 | $76,440 | 210 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,550U.S. $127,410 | $89,910 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,610U.S. $78,350 | $75,800 | 200 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,060U.S. $93,250 | $114,810 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,840U.S. $90,390 | $93,500 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,310U.S. $105,310 | $104,110 | 200 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,310U.S. $74,090 | $65,520 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,170U.S. $51,330 | $53,790 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,370U.S. $43,380 | $44,670 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,710U.S. $50,890 | $48,320 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,060U.S. $115,210 | $136,710 | 190 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $49,280 | $42,650 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,640U.S. $56,550 | $62,340 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,330U.S. $78,120 | $56,420 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,470U.S. $149,230 | $143,040 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 180 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,480U.S. $60,170 | $64,860 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,540U.S. $45,660 | $47,490 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,560U.S. $39,320 | $45,770 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,600U.S. $47,920 | $64,940 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,920U.S. $61,560 | $74,100 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $153,990 | not published | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $80,960 | not published | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,730U.S. $75,240 | $55,860 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 170 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,390U.S. $77,930 | $78,570 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $468,860U.S. $420,860 | $396,830 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,250U.S. $57,430 | $63,510 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,750U.S. $48,030 | $50,210 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,070U.S. $56,850 | $45,310 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,390U.S. $62,370 | $82,730 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,440U.S. $101,110 | $92,510 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,080U.S. $55,090 | $56,470 | 160 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,270U.S. $66,940 | $63,620 | 160 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,460U.S. $47,340 | $69,220 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $62,200 | $63,110 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,170U.S. $101,370 | $96,940 | 160 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,900U.S. $62,520 | $61,060 | 160 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,000U.S. $40,410 | $43,070 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,420U.S. $36,670 | $42,170 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,380U.S. $43,960 | $40,940 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,210U.S. $42,420 | $43,500 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,930U.S. $95,200 | $88,600 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,800U.S. $67,820 | $66,090 | 150 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,390U.S. $73,010 | $66,950 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,760U.S. $72,060 | $76,120 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,700U.S. $79,350 | $103,320 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,140U.S. $83,820 | $92,920 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $63,420 | $70,150 | 150 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,690U.S. $42,540 | $51,320 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $46,340 | $48,930 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,130U.S. $36,220 | $40,170 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,280U.S. $41,730 | $49,390 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,400U.S. $47,550 | $64,080 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,840U.S. $49,910 | $46,380 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,200U.S. $82,280 | $76,460 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,920U.S. $45,950 | $50,170 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,450U.S. $51,520 | $59,350 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,000U.S. $76,870 | $80,650 | 140 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,650U.S. $76,590 | $73,100 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,150U.S. $78,580 | $78,050 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,580U.S. $80,260 | $96,810 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,530U.S. $83,910 | $88,240 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,750U.S. $73,130 | $68,470 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,010U.S. $39,990 | $39,900 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,170U.S. $48,220 | $47,980 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,030U.S. $35,060 | $35,490 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,450U.S. $48,540 | $50,790 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,630U.S. $148,080 | $129,420 | 140 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,990U.S. $92,100 | $89,040 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,350U.S. $115,160 | $102,640 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,500U.S. $63,520 | $63,250 | 130 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,300U.S. $93,750 | $91,100 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 130 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,310U.S. $72,420 | $77,860 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,970U.S. $37,640 | $38,380 | 130 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,080U.S. $66,800 | $74,740 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,020U.S. $50,340 | $70,330 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,400U.S. $68,270 | $72,800 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,160U.S. $42,780 | $37,990 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,520U.S. $42,770 | $42,740 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,910U.S. $41,800 | $46,940 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,670U.S. $112,860 | $110,730 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,630U.S. $87,990 | $94,680 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,630U.S. $101,920 | $89,490 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,950U.S. $110,840 | $109,580 | 120 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,300U.S. $75,420 | $70,330 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $276,550U.S. $335,550 | $314,150 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $56,600 | $44,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,800U.S. $59,320 | $67,400 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsSOC 47-5041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,120U.S. $61,810 | $53,680 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,920U.S. $53,710 | $52,820 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,840U.S. $40,130 | $40,350 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,450U.S. $125,040 | $141,730 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,790U.S. $78,850 | $88,980 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,330U.S. $54,560 | $47,220 | 110 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,090U.S. $81,110 | $77,100 | 110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,800U.S. $76,400 | $68,470 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,560U.S. $38,100 | $38,460 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,130U.S. $37,080 | $35,940 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,560U.S. $42,670 | $60,150 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,700U.S. $60,190 | $58,420 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,840U.S. $46,340 | $48,290 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,700U.S. $96,660 | $101,430 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,390U.S. $93,330 | $101,810 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $142,660U.S. $140,300 | $156,700 | 100 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Agricultural EngineerSOC 17-2021 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,340U.S. $98,590 | $129,070 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,230U.S. $52,130 | $67,050 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,530U.S. $100,310 | $114,450 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $98,070 | not published | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $298,160U.S. $281,870 | $357,180 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,820U.S. $37,580 | $37,400 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,310U.S. $48,150 | $60,580 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Rock Splitters, QuarrySOC 47-5051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,990U.S. $48,740 | $62,750 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,080U.S. $50,620 | $51,380 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,240U.S. $52,800 | $53,250 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,100U.S. $54,430 | $51,380 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSOC 51-4194 · St. Louis, MO-IL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,550U.S. $50,060 | $57,870 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- St. Louis, MO
- BLS source geography
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 41180
- States
- Missouri, Illinois
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in St. Louis, MO?
In the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area (CBSA 41180), BLS OEWS counted 1,341,320 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,990 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($202,840), IT Manager ($167,130), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($162,660).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41180), which includes St. Louis and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not St. Louis city limits. It spans Missouri and Illinois.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41180). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs st louis”, “high paying jobs in st louis”, “best jobs in st louis” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).