How much does a food server make in St. Louis?
$34,340a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.51 an hour or $2,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.51
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,030Median: $34,340Highest 10%: $39,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| Median | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 75th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $39,510 | $19.00 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,520 |
| Cook | $38,490 |
| Cook | $37,690 |
| Cook | $36,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,400 |
| Dishwasher | $32,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,260 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.51 ($34,340 a year).
Do food servers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $34,340 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $31,840, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for food server pay?
139 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,510 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.