How much does a biological scientist make in St. Louis?
$78,330a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $37.66 an hour or $6,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.66
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $78,330Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $52,810 | $25.39 | |
| Median | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 75th | $118,100 | $56.79 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.72 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Columbia, MO | $76,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $74,810 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $59,050 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $37.66 ($78,330 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $78,330 against $98,920 nationally, 21% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,290, so St. Louis pays 24% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for biological scientist pay?
125 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.