Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, St. Louis
$74,130
BLS OEWS median annual wage in St. Louis, MO-IL. Middle half of wages roughly $51,060 to $99,630.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.9%
- US median
- $78,760
- Metro RPP
- 95.1
- Middle half
- $51,060 to $99,630
- OEWS employment
- 6,980
- SOC
- 13-1161
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in St. Louis pay a median $74,130 (May 2025), 5.9% below the US median of $78,760. At local prices (RPP 95.1), that median buys about what $77,950 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$74,130 in St. Louis buys about what $77,950 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 79 vs all-items 95.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $74,130 | $51,060 to $99,630 | 95.1 |
| Cincinnati | $75,750 | $56,950 to $100,780 | 95.4 |
| San Francisco | $123,250 | $82,510 to $170,560 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $63,130 | $47,510 to $85,250 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in St. Louis?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $74,130.
- How does St. Louis pay compare to the US median for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
- Local median pay is 5.9% below the national OEWS median of $78,760.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for St. Louis is 95.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $74,130 has about the same purchasing power as $77,950 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.