Top Paying Jobs in St. Louis, MO-IL
St. Louis, MO-IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 159,120 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($468,860), Psychiatrists ($298,160), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($276,550). The cost of living index is 95.09 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,218/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.09
Cost of living index
$1,218
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in St. Louis
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 82 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.37/hr |
| 83 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.32/hr |
| 84 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.24/hr |
| 85 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.05/hr |
| 86 | Data Scientists | Technology | $100K | $47.88/hr |
| 87 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.81/hr |
| 88 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.73/hr |
| 89 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $99K | $47.59/hr |
| 90 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $99K | $47.5/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,218/mo
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