How much does a pediatrician make in St. Louis?
$223,900a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $107.65 an hour or $18,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $107.65
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,700Median: $223,900Highest 10%: $344,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,700 | $31.59 | |
| 25th | $74,490 | $35.81 | |
| Median | $223,900 | $107.65 | |
| 75th | $344,000 | $165.39 | |
| 90th | $344,000 | $165.39 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| Kansas City, MO | $271,400 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $107.65 ($223,900 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $223,900 against $210,000 nationally, 7% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $223,900, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for pediatrician pay?
31 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $344,000 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.