Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in Missouri
Ranked #24 of 51 · MO
4.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,590 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $31,080
Employment 255,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $28,770 Median $31,080P75 $37,050P90 $46,550
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $46,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Missouri is $35,590, about 4.2% below the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $33,040 | $36,860 | 120,730 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $32,000 | $35,890 | 96,330 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $30,140 | $33,910 | 4,380 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,990 | $34,360 | 19,910 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,680 | $34,260 | 11,190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,520 | $33,600 | 5,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $29,450 | $33,570 | 4,500 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $29,450 | $34,360 | 10,200 |
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