How much does a food server make in Missouri?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Missouri. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $38,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $35,590 | $17.11 | |
| 90th | $38,370 | $18.45 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $34,340 |
| Kansas City, MO | $33,620 |
| Columbia, MO | $32,800 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,130 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,370 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,210 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 31. Montana | $32,090 |
| 32. South Dakota | $31,980 |
| 33. Indiana | $31,840 |
| 34. Missouri | $31,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $31,740 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,540 |
| 37. Georgia | $31,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do food servers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $31,840 against $35,360 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Missouri rank for food server pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays food servers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $34,340 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.