St. Louis Science Center
Data received June 2026
Full-time employees
105
Number of departments
30
Median pay
$63,020
Average pay
$73,667
St. Louis Science Center
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Services | 11 | $40,910 | $43,784 | 11.0 | $72,238 |
| Advancement | 8 | $75,312 | $95,681 | 5.5 | $242,574 |
| Security | 8 | $44,396 | $44,626 | 9.0 | $65,178 |
| Production | 7 | $74,013 | $73,166 | 21.0 | $89,234 |
| Gallery Experience | 6 | $59,839 | $60,493 | 9.5 | $85,034 |
| E E & P Administration | 5 | $73,813 | $107,300 | 4.0 | $261,315 |
| Finance | 5 | $74,705 | $119,420 | 4.0 | $233,678 |
| Guest Services | 5 | $48,921 | $59,865 | 9.0 | $104,395 |
| Marketing | 5 | $84,668 | $89,363 | 4.0 | $144,993 |
| Planetarium | 4 | $42,453 | $45,884 | 5.0 | $72,814 |
| Community Science Prog. & Partnership | 3 | $61,446 | $65,391 | 11.0 | $73,357 |
| Design and Creative Services | 3 | $56,651 | $66,497 | 7.0 | $88,586 |
| Engineering | 3 | $48,432 | $48,288 | 8.0 | $63,048 |
| Grow | 3 | $64,247 | $64,518 | 8.0 | $72,650 |
| Human Resources | 3 | $65,602 | $91,038 | 3.0 | $144,060 |
| IT | 3 | $73,049 | $68,450 | 30.0 | $95,961 |
| Membership | 3 | $37,426 | $42,426 | 4.0 | $60,076 |
| Operation Administration | 3 | $62,008 | $91,023 | 29.0 | $167,552 |
| President | 3 | $175,213 | $195,011 | 6.0 | $354,516 |
| Discovery Room | 2 | $49,424 | $49,424 | 4.0 | $56,658 |
| Omnimax | 2 | $57,854 | $57,854 | 21.0 | $70,682 |
| Research & Evaluation | 2 | $71,004 | $71,004 | 17.5 | $88,584 |
| Collections | 1 | $65,309 | $65,309 | 13.0 | $65,309 |
| Community Engagement | 1 | $140,491 | $140,491 | 2.0 | $140,491 |
| Community Science Admin. | 1 | $124,615 | $124,615 | 34.0 | $124,615 |
| Featured Experience | 1 | $47,906 | $47,906 | 9.0 | $47,906 |
| Group Sales | 1 | $69,369 | $69,369 | 4.0 | $69,369 |
| Special Exhibits Administration | 1 | $63,747 | $63,747 | 8.0 | $63,747 |
| STEAM Network | 1 | $63,153 | $63,153 | 32.0 | $63,153 |
| Visitor Experience Administration | 1 | $63,527 | $63,527 | 27.0 | $63,527 |
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.