How much does a waiter and waitress make in Missouri?
$29,400a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Missouri. That is $14.13 an hour or $2,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.13
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,400Highest 10%: $61,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $29,400 | $14.13 | |
| 75th | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 90th | $61,440 | $29.54 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,490 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,280 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,350 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,250 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,710 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 31. Idaho | $30,050 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $29,670 |
| 33. Kentucky | $29,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $29,400 |
| 35. South Dakota | $28,990 |
| 36. Indiana | $28,480 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $14.13 ($29,400 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $29,400 against $35,230 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Missouri rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $36,080 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.