Accountant salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$78,880/year
about $37.92 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $62,470 – $101,410
Half of accountants in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $78,880 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $83,680, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,040 | $24.54 |
| 25th | $62,470 | $30.03 |
| Median (50th) | $78,880 | $37.92 |
| 75th | $101,410 | $48.75 |
| 90th (top earners) | $130,340 | $62.66 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a accountant job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $62,470 ($30.03/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $62,470 to $101,410 ($30.03 to $48.75/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $101,410 ($48.75/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A CPA license usually raises pay noticeably, and some employers support the exam with time off or fees.
- Busy season can mean long hours from January to April. Ask how overtime is handled for salaried roles.
- Public accounting and corporate (industry) roles often pay differently for similar titles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.