Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $112,080 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.89
10th percentile $76,770
90th percentile $213,000
Employed locally 170
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,770
    25th
    $90,210
    50th (median)
    $112,080
    75th
    $152,750
    90th
    $213,000

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 143% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,820
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $152,780
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $150,030
    Kansas City, MO-KS $109,940

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,100
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,420
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,330
    Data Scientists $90,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $53.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.38 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 20.5% below the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in St. Louis?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $76,770 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,210.