How much does a physician make in St. Louis?
$207,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $99.74 an hour or $17,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.74
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $207,500Median: $207,500Highest 10%: $372,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| 25th | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| Median | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| 75th | $315,200 | $151.55 | |
| 90th | $372,800 | $179.22 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $224,300 |
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 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| 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 $99.74 ($207,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $207,500 against $312,400 nationally, 34% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $261,800, so St. Louis pays 21% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for physician pay?
39 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $207,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $372,800 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.