Tech Salaries in St. Louis, MO-IL 2025 -- 49 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in St. Louis, MO-IL earn a median salary of $129,030, which is 5.1% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in St. Louis, MO-IL

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$142,660	$107,470	$174,550	100
Chemical Engineers	$133,450	$106,850	$166,480	110
Actuaries	$129,360	$101,610	$176,210	250
Software Developers	$129,030	$101,670	$156,320	9,820
Agricultural Engineers	$124,340	$104,990	$149,440	100
Electrical Engineers	$123,960	$93,550	$165,120	1,290
Database Architects	$122,310	$81,200	$154,060	710
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$120,020	$102,220	$161,300	410
Materials Engineers	$114,670	$83,430	$130,900	120
Computer Hardware Engineers	$112,490	$79,960	$137,700	540
Computer Occupations, All Other	$108,450	$80,140	$136,200	7,330
Information Security Analysts	$106,420	$82,990	$132,510	1,640
Web Developers	$106,360	$82,430	$125,470	490
Database Administrators	$104,650	$76,680	$132,040	550
Engineers, All Other	$103,880	$79,900	$123,130	680
Computer Network Architects	$103,370	$78,830	$137,950	2,010
Industrial Engineers	$102,230	$82,290	$128,060	2,580
Mechanical Engineers	$100,340	$79,740	$120,020	2,190
Data Scientists	$99,600	$78,280	$130,370	2,640
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,800	$77,810	$128,120	880
Computer Programmers	$96,920	$80,110	$117,110	660
Civil Engineers	$96,830	$78,160	$123,120	3,150
Computer Systems Analysts	$96,290	$77,510	$124,910	3,920
Environmental Engineers	$94,980	$65,160	$125,070	230
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$94,590	$73,790	$126,280	1,360
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$92,350	$75,820	$116,010	130
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$88,940	$74,030	$105,650	2,840
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$84,020	$66,770	$107,530	300
Statisticians	$80,950	$62,900	$108,120	--
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$80,440	$63,680	$123,810	80
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$76,950	$60,010	$95,810	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$75,060	$57,550	$97,930	2,080
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$75,000	$62,640	$95,670	140
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$74,780	$59,500	$100,520	650
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,900	$59,330	$82,110	480
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$70,870	$65,360	$82,020	90
Mechanical Drafters	$70,830	$60,380	$90,060	330
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$70,610	$61,410	$87,290	200
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,850	$56,930	$85,510	520
Landscape Architects	$66,080	$59,990	$92,130	70
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$65,800	$54,210	$72,020	150
Surveyors	$65,560	$52,120	$85,970	460
Operations Research Analysts	$63,650	$52,530	$95,410	900
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,930	$49,160	$78,850	740
Drafters, All Other	$62,500	$50,100	$75,420	130
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,430	$57,020	$77,310	970
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,940	$49,140	$75,200	5,940
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,610	$54,280	$67,860	--
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,130	$47,510	$68,280	350

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in St. Louis, MO-IL?

The highest paying tech jobs in St. Louis, MO-IL are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($142,660 median), Chemical Engineers ($133,450 median), Actuaries ($129,360 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in St. Louis, MO-IL?

Software developers in St. Louis, MO-IL earn a median salary of $129,030, with salaries ranging from $101,670 at the 25th percentile to $156,320 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 9,820 software developers are employed in the area.