How much does a cook make in Missouri?
$29,890a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Missouri. That is $14.37 an hour or $2,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,890Highest 10%: $35,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,790 | $13.84 | |
| Median | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 75th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| 90th | $35,290 | $16.97 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $30,860 |
| Kansas City, MO | $30,170 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,620 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,190 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,820 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 27. New Mexico | $30,190 |
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
| 33. Wyoming | $28,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.37 ($29,890 a year).
Do cooks make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $29,890 against $30,890 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for cook pay?
Missouri ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays cooks the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $30,860 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.