How much does a physician make in St. Louis?
$246,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $118.48 an hour or $20,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $118.48
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 234 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,950Median: $246,400Highest 10%: $560,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,950 | $39.40 | |
| 25th | $83,390 | $40.09 | |
| Median | $246,400 | $118.48 | |
| 75th | $367,700 | $176.77 | |
| 90th | $560,100 | $269.29 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Joplin, MO | $324,100 |
| Columbia, MO | $312,100 |
| Springfield, MO | $300,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $239,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $220,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $217,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $126,300 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| 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 physician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $118.48 ($246,400 a year).
Do physicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $246,400 against $265,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $228,000, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for physician pay?
234 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $560,100 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.