How much does a waiter and waitress make in Springfield?
$29,350a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $14.11 an hour or $2,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.11
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $29,350Highest 10%: $59,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| 75th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 90th | $59,660 | $28.68 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,490 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,280 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,250 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,710 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
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 |
| Food Server | $31,130 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $14.11 ($29,350 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $29,350 against $35,230 nationally, 17% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $29,400, so Springfield pays 0% more.
Where does Springfield rank for waiter and waitress pay?
238 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,660 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.