How much does a hotel make in Missouri?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Missouri. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $38,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 90th | $38,030 | $18.28 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $35,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $35,530 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $33,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,020 |
| Columbia, MO | $32,190 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,520 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,220 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 24. Montana | $35,330 |
| 25. Wyoming | $35,050 |
| 26. Florida | $35,030 |
| 27. Missouri | $34,560 |
| 28. North Dakota | $34,530 |
| 29. Idaho | $33,870 |
| 30. Michigan | $33,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do hotels make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $34,560 against $35,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Missouri rank for hotel pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays hotels the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $35,970 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.