Museums and libraries
| Agency ↑ | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 2022 | 359 | $45,000 | 6.0 | $422,625 |
| Missouri Historical Society | 2022 | 144 | $47,183 | 6.0 | $334,765 |
| St. Louis Art Museum | 2022 | 222 | $47,192 | 6.5 | $386,620 |
| St. Louis County Library | 2022 | 462 | $39,906 | 7.0 | $188,060 |
| St. Louis Public Library | 2022 | 229 | $35,269 | 9.0 | $187,917 |
| St. Louis Science Center | 2022 | 112 | $46,229 | 6.0 | $434,745 |
| St. Louis Zoo | 2022 | 402 | $50,574 | 9.0 | $623,205 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency ↑ | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyse Jackson, Peter | Missouri Botanical Garden | President & Director | $422,625 | 11 |
| Levine, Frances | Missouri Historical Society | President | $334,765 | 8 |
| Schmidt, Carolyn | St. Louis Art Museum | Deputy Director | $386,620 | 15 |
| Sorth, Kristen | St. Louis County Library | Director and CEO | $188,060 | 24 |
| McGuire, Waller F | St. Louis Public Library | Executive Director | $187,917 | 33 |
| Bastean, Todd | St. Louis Science Center | Chief Executive Officer | $434,745 | 2 |
| Bonner, Jeffrey | St. Louis Zoo | President & CEO | $623,205 | 20 |