Museums and libraries
| Agency | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 2026 | 372 | $54,162 | 5.0 | $461,325 |
| Missouri Historical Society | 2026 | 161 | $50,676 | 7.0 | $308,984 |
| St. Charles City-County Library | 2026 | 107 | $70,722 | 10.0 | $171,482 |
| St. Louis Art Museum | 2026 | 243 | $56,156 | 5.0 | $801,245 |
| St. Louis County Library | 2026 | 492 | $47,065 | 9.0 | $257,641 |
| St. Louis Public Library | 2026 | 267 | $41,602 | 5.0 | $256,682 |
| St. Louis Science Center | 2026 | 105 | $63,020 | 8.0 | $354,516 |
| St. Louis Zoo | 2026 | 472 | $60,533 | 8.0 | $696,344 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garcez Lohmann, Lucia | Missouri Botanical Garden | President & Director MBG | $461,325 | 1 |
| Sowell, Jody L. | Missouri Historical Society | President | $308,984 | 20 |
| Barke, Tiffany | St. Charles City-County Library | Chief Administrative Officer | $171,482 | 7 |
| Kim, Min Jung | St. Louis Art Museum | The Barbara B. Taylor Director | $801,245 | 5 |
| Sorth, Kristen | St. Louis County Library | Director and CEO | $257,641 | 28 |
| McGuire, Waller F. | St. Louis Public Library | Chief Executive Officer | $256,682 | 37 |
| Vandiver, Raymond | St. Louis Science Center | Chief Executive Officer | $354,516 | 1 |
| Scott, Dwight A. | St. Louis Zoo | President & CEO | $696,344 | 4 |