Chief Operating Officers for hire in St. Louis, MO

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    12%
    Strategic Planning
    11%
    Analysis Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    61%
    Bachelor's degree
    32%
    Doctorate
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    • Centene Corporation
    • Hoyleton Youth and Family Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026

Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $135,007 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $86,487 – $210,746 yearly
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  • Chief Operating Officer

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Series 7Series 63Series 6Driver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct Management
  • Assistant Dean of Operations

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementProcess Improvement
  • Partner

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Lean Six Sigma Green BeltDriver's License

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipBitcoinCommunication SkillsOpen Source Contribution
  • Chief Operating Officer

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Paramedic LicenseEMT-P CertificationSix Sigma Black BeltNREMT Paramedic

    Skills

    LeadershipOperationsOperations ManagementBudget ManagementProfit & LossBudgeting
  • Chief Operating Officer

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CISSPEMT CertificationITIL Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipIT Vision StrategyIT Strategy PlanningIT Strategy Formulation (System Development Task)IT Strategy
  • Senior Director of Franchise Operations

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementFood Service ExperienceRecruiting

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The average time to fill a chief operating officer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chief operating officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief operating officer include: leadership, strategic planning and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?

Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to chief operating officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief operating officers include: partner, senior director of franchise operations and assistant dean of operations.

What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?

Most chief operating officers have 23 years of professional experience.

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