How much does a cook make in Missouri?
$36,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Missouri. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,890Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $46,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| 25th | $30,790 | $14.80 | |
| Median | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $42,720 | $20.54 | |
| 90th | $46,970 | $22.58 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,560 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,240 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,870 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $34,670 |
| Joplin, MO | $33,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $36,940 against $37,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for cook pay?
Missouri ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays cooks the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $37,690 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.