Marketing Specialist salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$74,130/year
about $35.64 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $51,060 – $99,630
Half of marketing specialists in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $74,130 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $78,760, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,520 | $19.00 |
| 25th | $51,060 | $24.55 |
| Median (50th) | $74,130 | $35.64 |
| 75th | $99,630 | $47.90 |
| 90th (top earners) | $133,140 | $64.01 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a marketing specialist job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $51,060 ($24.55/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $51,060 to $99,630 ($24.55 to $47.90/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $99,630 ($47.90/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- This BLS category also includes market research analysts, so the range is wide. Compare with the lower half for coordinator-style roles.
- Watch for "marketing" roles that are really commission-only sales.
- A role covering social media, design, ads and content alone is several jobs in one. Price your ask accordingly.
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: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.