How much does a food preparation worker make in Missouri?
$31,510a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Missouri. That is $15.15 an hour or $2,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.15
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $31,510Highest 10%: $44,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| Median | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 75th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $44,440 | $21.37 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $35,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $32,230 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,710 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,200 |
| Joplin, MO | $29,010 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $28,960 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 32. New Mexico | $33,370 |
| 33. South Carolina | $32,180 |
| 34. Idaho | $31,510 |
| 35. Missouri | $31,510 |
| 36. Michigan | $31,180 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $30,840 |
| 38. Texas | $30,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $15.15 ($31,510 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $31,510 against $35,320 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Missouri rank for food preparation worker pay?
Missouri ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays food preparation workers the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $35,340 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.