How much does a life scientist make in St. Louis?
$75,300a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $36.20 an hour or $6,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.20
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,540Median: $75,300Highest 10%: $139,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,540 | $32.47 | |
| 25th | $67,580 | $32.49 | |
| Median | $75,300 | $36.20 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.05 | |
| 90th | $139,600 | $67.13 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 life scientist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $36.20 ($75,300 a year).
Do life scientists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $75,300 against $93,750 nationally, 20% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $79,780, so St. Louis pays 6% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for life scientist pay?
19 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,600 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.