Bartenders Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Bartenders in Missouri earn a median salary of $26,566 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.8% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 18,700 bartenders are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $25,580 to $29,120 depending on location.
$26,566
Avg median salary in Missouri
$29,120
Highest paying metro
$25,580
Lowest paying metro
18,700
Employed in Missouri
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Bartenders salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $29,120 | $26,140 | $34,010 | 8,910 |
| North Missouri | $27,140 | $25,580 | $29,120 | 390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $27,030 | $25,580 | $28,760 | 250 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $27,010 | $25,580 | $35,130 | 4,880 |
| Southeast Missouri | $26,700 | $25,580 | $32,670 | 790 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $26,580 | $25,580 | $29,680 | 210 |
| Central Missouri | $26,230 | $25,580 | $29,500 | 830 |
| Southwest Missouri | $26,170 | $25,580 | $28,520 | 450 |
| Springfield, MO | $26,070 | $25,580 | $28,640 | 800 |
| Columbia, MO | $25,580 | $25,580 | $28,840 | 640 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $25,580 | $25,580 | $27,250 | 250 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $25,580 | $25,580 | $28,200 | 300 |