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Engineer salary in St. Louis, MO

How much does an Engineer make in St. Louis, MO?

Average base salary

$85,108
7%
below national average
Average $85,108
Low $51,810
High $139,805
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a engineer is $85,108 per year in St. Louis, MO. 182 salaries reported, updated at March 14, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in St. Louis, MO

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1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Engineers in St. Louis, MO

  1. World Wide Technology
    3.7
    337 reviews5 salaries reported
    $136,141per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near St. Louis, MO

  1. Columbia, MO
    $104,705 per year
    6 salaries reported
  2. Fenton, MO
    $93,942 per year
    6 salaries reported
  3. Springfield, MO
    $91,866 per year
    16 salaries reported
  1. St. Louis, MO
    $85,108 per year
    182 salaries reported
  2. Saint Joseph, MO
    $80,974 per year
    6 salaries reported
  3. Kansas City, MO
    $80,615 per year
    135 salaries reported
  1. Jefferson City, MO
    $70,515 per year
    12 salaries reported
  2. Cape Girardeau, MO
    $61,644 per year
    7 salaries reported
  3. Sikeston, MO
    $40,973 per year
    5 salaries reported
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Where can an Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Engineers

Most recommended skill

Cisco ISE(earn +40.49% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 22366.67% since 2018. Engineers with this skill earn +40.49% more than the average base salary, which is $85,108 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20171increase by 1
20189increase by 800.00%
20192022increase by 22366.67%

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Top specialties
Telemetry
+31.57%salary
Top certifications
CCIE
+32.77%salary
Top fields of study
Computer Science Degree
+30.79%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
152 jobs248
563 jobs919
34 jobs53
246 jobs398
167 jobs206
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Most common benefits for Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Commuter assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Stock options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 8,890 ratings

62% of Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in St. Louis, MO?

Software Engineer

810 job openings

Average $99,388 per year

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Common questions about salaries for an Engineer

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