How much does a waiter and waitress make in St. Louis?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 202 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 20,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $62,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $38,790 | $18.65 | |
| 90th | $62,520 | $30.06 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,080 |
| 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 |
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 Server | $34,340 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,230 nationally, 11% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $29,400, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for waiter and waitress pay?
202 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,520 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.