Museums and libraries
| Agency ↑ | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 2023 | 322 | $47,257 | 6.0 | $432,459 |
| Missouri Historical Society | 2023 | 138 | $48,648 | 6.0 | $207,063 |
| St. Louis Art Museum | 2023 | 222 | $47,026 | 7.0 | $515,000 |
| St. Louis County Library | 2023 | 415 | $42,296 | 8.0 | $213,155 |
| St. Louis Public Library | 2023 | 224 | $38,118 | 7.0 | $217,004 |
| St. Louis Science Center | 2023 | 114 | $51,842 | 7.0 | $444,917 |
| St. Louis Zoo | 2023 | 414 | $53,368 | 8.0 | $676,168 |
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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 MBG | $432,459 | 13 |
| Sowell, Jody L | Missouri Historical Society | President | $207,063 | 16 |
| Kim, Min Jung | St. Louis Art Museum | The Barbara B. Taylor Director | $515,000 | 2 |
| Sorth, Kristen | St. Louis County Library | DIRECTOR and CEO | $213,155 | 25 |
| McGuire, Waller F | St. Louis Public Library | Executive Director | $217,004 | 34 |
| Bastean, Todd | St. Louis Science Center | Chief Executive Officer | $444,917 | 3 |
| Bonner, Jeffrey | St. Louis Zoo | President Emeritus | $676,168 | 21 |