Food Preparation Workers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #29 of 51 · MO
3.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,040 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $31,510
Employment 13,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $29,220 Median $31,510P75 $37,050P90 $44,440
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $44,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Missouri is $34,040, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | $35,340 | $37,730 | 1,490 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $32,400 | $34,370 | 6,220 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $32,230 | $34,170 | 5,080 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $29,940 | $32,390 | 1,080 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,710 | $32,430 | 470 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $29,220 | $31,660 | 820 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,200 | $32,850 | 260 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $29,010 | $32,860 | 410 |