How much does a cook make in Missouri?
$34,900a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Missouri. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $43,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| Median | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $43,700 | $21.01 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,200 |
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,450 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $34,070 |
| Columbia, MO | $33,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,880 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $31,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 40. Texas | $35,360 |
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,960 |
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
| 44. Kansas | $31,950 |
| 45. Kentucky | $31,550 |
| 46. Arkansas | $30,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).
Do cooks make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $34,900 against $37,450 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Missouri rank for cook pay?
Missouri ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays cooks the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $36,200 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.