Data Scientists salary
in St. Louis, MO-IL
Data Scientists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro earn a median of $99,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,640 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 3% above the MO statewide median of $97,090. It ranks #77 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ST. LOUIS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Data Scientists salary in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $99,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,640 jobs pay between $78,280 and $130,370. The 10th percentile is $59,500 and the 90th is $158,310.
Is St. Louis a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 3% above the MO statewide median of $97,090. It ranks #77 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in St. Louis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Mastercard International Incorporated ($152,394), Bayer Research and Development Services ($136,127), Charter Communications ($126,894). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.