How much does a child make in St. Louis?
$51,080a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 267 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,980Median: $51,080Highest 10%: $83,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $83,160 | $39.98 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,710 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,880 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,060 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,460 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $93,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,200 |
| Clergy | $60,290 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,270 |
| Educational | $60,160 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,570 |
| Health Education Specialist | $57,050 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,720 |
| Director | $50,230 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.56 ($51,080 a year).
Do childs make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $51,080 against $59,550 nationally, 14% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,520, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for child pay?
267 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,160 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.