Legislators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

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

Median annual salary $29,120 -35% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $87,360
Employed locally 500
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $55,300
    90th
    $87,360

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 37% Median Legislators salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Modesto, CA $67,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,400
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,740
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $56,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $54,430

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $83,410
    Financial Managers $140,240
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,760
    Managers, All Other $127,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,410
    Sales Managers $113,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in St. Louis, MO-IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 35% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in St. Louis?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,580.