How much does a Research Economist make in Saint Louis, MO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Economist in Saint Louis, MO is $122,576. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $88,688 to a high of $157,896, with most professionals earning between $104,838 and $141,064.

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What is the average salary for Research Economist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Economist in Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Research Economist ranges from $104,838 to $141,064 with the average base salary of $122,576. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,146 to $154,459 with the average total cash compensation of $131,025.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,576 $104,838 - $141,064
Bonus $8,449 $6,308 - $13,395
Total Pay $131,025 $111,146 - $154,459
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,664 - $140,830 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,197 - $140,203 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,263 - $140,290 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,024 - $139,969 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,970 - $139,896 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,794 - $141,006 COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Economist (Corporate) III LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $126,403 MAXIMUM SALARY $147,893
JOB TITLE Economist (Corporate) I LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $78,490 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,190
JOB TITLE Economist (Corporate) II LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $102,090 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,090
JOB TITLE Economist (Corporate) IV LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $144,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $163,890
JOB TITLE Economist LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $104,838 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,064
JOB TITLE Behavioral Economist LOCATION Saint Louis, MO MINIMUM SALARY $99,126 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,628
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