Physicist salary in St. Louis, MO
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes St Louis, Saint Louis.
Also listed as: Medical Physicist, Assistant Physicist
Median salary$76,004
Middle 50%$67k–$192.4k
vs. national median−16%comparison median $90,000
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,005 |
| 25th | $67,018 |
| 50th (median) | $76,004 |
| 75th | $192,350 |
| 90th | $199,800 |
Cost of living
St. Louis's median Physicist salary of $76,004 is worth about $79,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; St. Louis = 95.1).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | $84,989 | 11 |
| Saint Louis University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.