Missouri Historical Society
Data received June 2026
Full-time employees
161
Number of departments
29
Median pay
$50,676
Average pay
$58,894
Missouri Historical Society
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Collections | 16 | $53,751 | $53,942 | 10.0 | $99,366 |
| Soldiers Memorial Operations | 15 | $44,975 | $50,237 | 8.0 | $105,068 |
| Resource Protection | 14 | $40,462 | $45,212 | 6.5 | $77,140 |
| Exhibitions | 11 | $51,886 | $49,228 | 5.0 | $78,362 |
| Digital Initiatives | 10 | $54,142 | $55,038 | 10.5 | $89,871 |
| Curatorial | 8 | $52,722 | $54,657 | 7.5 | $79,375 |
| Development | 8 | $62,139 | $70,516 | 2.5 | $174,897 |
| Education | 7 | $43,655 | $45,052 | 8.0 | $55,758 |
| Housekeeping | 7 | $39,018 | $44,486 | 5.0 | $81,983 |
| Community Engagement | 6 | $55,125 | $59,247 | 10.0 | $83,293 |
| Tourism and Sales | 6 | $42,044 | $48,549 | 5.0 | $81,514 |
| Facilities | 5 | $50,176 | $60,484 | 5.0 | $108,462 |
| Finance | 5 | $84,224 | $99,656 | 7.0 | $194,671 |
| Marketing and Communications | 5 | $48,261 | $60,469 | 4.0 | $109,985 |
| Information Technology | 4 | $66,524 | $73,360 | 7.0 | $112,011 |
| Presidents Office | 4 | $117,731 | $146,988 | 21.5 | $308,984 |
| Public History | 4 | $63,865 | $86,227 | 11.5 | $157,282 |
| Visitor Experience | 4 | $42,658 | $43,753 | 12.5 | $51,689 |
| Campaign | 3 | $48,469 | $61,490 | 2.0 | $87,916 |
| DEIA | 3 | $117,660 | $104,228 | 5.0 | $144,523 |
| Human Resources | 3 | $63,134 | $69,280 | 11.0 | $94,087 |
| Museum Shop | 3 | $34,421 | $39,817 | 2.0 | $51,677 |
| Publications | 3 | $53,484 | $59,278 | 9.0 | $74,443 |
| Graphics | 2 | $69,111 | $69,111 | 16.5 | $83,650 |
| 1 | $26,519 | $26,519 | 9.0 | $26,519 | |
| AAHI | 1 | $34,421 | $34,421 | 3.0 | $34,421 |
| Evaluation | 1 | $58,225 | $58,225 | 5.0 | $58,225 |
| Membership | 1 | $50,942 | $50,942 | 5.0 | $50,942 |
| Volunteer Services | 1 | $50,602 | $50,602 | 5.0 | $50,602 |
Note: To learn how the Post-Dispatch calculates figures such as the number of full-time employees or pay salary, as well as other important explanations and caveats, please see the About page.