How Much Salary to Be Middle-Class in St. Louis, Missouri? Plenty

It’s really difficult to make a statement about what’s a good salary versus what would be considered a bad salary. Everyone has their own idea, but I’d bet that your guess about how much money you’d need to make to be considered middle-class in St. Louis, Missouri would be less than reality.

I saw this report by CNBC which showed the minimum salary you need to be considered middle-class in the 25 largest cities. I was surprised to see St. Louis, Missouri on their list, but not Kansas City. KC does have more population than St. Louis, right? Oh, well…I digress.

They say the minimum salary to be a middle-class citizen in St. Louis, Missouri is $50,000 and the maximum is $149,000. I suppose if you make more than $149,000, you’re rich? Does that allow you to mow yards in Ladue?

St. Louis is a fortunate area compared to the west coast. For example, you’re not middle-class in San Francisco until you’re making $250,000. That’s right. A quarter of a million dollars to be a middle-income earner there. That’s insane.

Back to my original point. Salary and income in general is a very subjective thing. I know many who would LOVE to earn $50,000 per year. That’s rich people money to them. For others, that would be a huge downgrade. It’s all a matter of perspective.