How much does a bartender make in Missouri?
$30,090a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Missouri. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.47
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $30,090Highest 10%: $54,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 75th | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| 90th | $54,900 | $26.39 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| Kansas City, MO | $30,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,120 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,000 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,630 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $28,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 24. Ohio | $30,880 |
| 25. Alaska | $30,460 |
| 26. Nebraska | $30,180 |
| 27. Missouri | $30,090 |
| 28. West Virginia | $29,630 |
| 29. South Dakota | $29,400 |
| 30. North Dakota | $29,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.47 ($30,090 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $30,090 against $34,340 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for bartender pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays bartenders the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $31,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.