Museums and libraries
| Agency | Year | FT employees | Median salary | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 2021 | 352 | $44,584.67 | 7.0 | $367,500.00 |
| St. Louis Art Museum | 2021 | 228 | $45,778.23 | 6.0 | $390,479.15 |
| St. Louis County Library | 2021 | 418 | $40,201.78 | 9.0 | $188,059.86 |
| St. Louis Public Library | 2021 | 241 | $35,057.98 | 9.0 | $195,300.04 |
| St. Louis Science Center | 2021 | 110 | $47,500.16 | 6.5 | $425,000.16 |
| St. Louis Zoo | 2021 | 399 | $51,176.32 | 10.0 | $605,541.00 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency | Position | Salary | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyse Jackson, Peter | Missouri Botanical Garden | President & Director MBG | $367,500.00 | 11 |
| Schmidt, Carolyn J | St. Louis Art Museum | Deputy Director | $390,479.15 | 15 |
| Sorth, Kristen | St. Louis County Library | Director and CEO | $188,059.86 | 24 |
| McGuire, Waller F | St. Louis Public Library | Executive Director | $195,300.04 | 33 |
| Bastean, Todd | St. Louis Science Center | Chief Executive Officer | $425,000.16 | 2 |
| Bonner, Jeffrey | St. Louis Zoo | President & CEO | $605,541.00 | 20 |