How much does a geoscientist make in St. Louis?
$78,630a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $37.80 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.80
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,180Median: $78,630Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| 25th | $66,110 | $31.78 | |
| Median | $78,630 | $37.80 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.70 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.35 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Kansas City, MO | $90,060 |
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 geoscientist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $37.80 ($78,630 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $78,630 against $101,900 nationally, 23% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $83,390, so St. Louis pays 6% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for geoscientist pay?
85 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,000 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.