How much does a personal care and service worker make in Missouri?
$29,700a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Missouri. That is $14.28 an hour or $2,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.28
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,700Highest 10%: $56,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 75th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 90th | $56,230 | $27.03 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $30,010 |
| Kansas City, MO | $29,700 |
| Springfield, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 37. Iowa | $31,200 |
| 38. Nebraska | $30,120 |
| 39. New Hampshire | $30,010 |
| 40. Missouri | $29,700 |
| 41. Ohio | $28,600 |
| 42. Indiana | $27,790 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $27,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.28 ($29,700 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $29,700 against $41,600 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Missouri rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Missouri ranks 40 of 46 states.
Which city in Missouri pays personal care and service workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $30,010 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.