How much does a designer make in St. Louis?
$52,010a year
Median yearly pay for designers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 36
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,300Median: $52,010Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for designers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a designer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $25.00 ($52,010 a year).
Do designers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $52,010 against $64,950 nationally, 20% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,320, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for designer pay?
28 of 36 metro areas with data.
How much does a designer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,340 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.