How much does a bartender make in St. Louis?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 8,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $59,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 90th | $59,180 | $28.45 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,520 |
| Cook | $38,490 |
| Cook | $37,690 |
| Cook | $36,200 |
| Food Server | $34,340 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,400 |
| Dishwasher | $32,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do bartenders make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $34,340 nationally, 9% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $30,090, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for bartender pay?
176 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,180 or more.
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.