Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Missouri
Ranked #25 of 51 · MO
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,620 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $29,400
Employment 41,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $28,600 Median $29,400P75 $40,150P90 $61,440
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $61,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Missouri is $38,620, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $36,080 | $40,660 | 16,540 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,200 | $39,070 | 20,170 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $30,490 | $37,510 | 600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,280 | $36,260 | 820 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,350 | $37,120 | 3,050 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,250 | $36,910 | 2,120 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $29,080 | $37,740 | 2,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $28,710 | $36,880 | 820 |