Financial Analyst salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$99,950/year
about $48.05 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,530 – $123,060
Half of financial analysts in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $99,950 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $61,970 | $29.79 |
| 25th | $77,530 | $37.27 |
| Median (50th) | $99,950 | $48.05 |
| 75th | $123,060 | $59.16 |
| 90th (top earners) | $166,390 | $80.00 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,530 ($37.27/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,530 to $123,060 ($37.27 to $59.16/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $123,060 ($59.16/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
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: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.