How much does a food server make in Springfield?
$31,130a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $14.97 an hour or $2,594 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.97
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,800Median: $31,130Highest 10%: $37,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| 25th | $29,260 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| 75th | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 90th | $37,140 | $17.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| St. Louis, MO | $34,340 |
| Kansas City, MO | $33,620 |
| Columbia, MO | $32,800 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,370 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,210 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,090 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $67,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,340 |
| Cook | $35,100 |
| Cook | $34,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,740 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,410 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $14.97 ($31,130 a year).
Do food servers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,130 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $31,840, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food server pay?
231 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,140 or more.
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.