Food Preparation Workers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Food Preparation Workers in Missouri earn a median salary of $29,112 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.9% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 18,570 food preparation workers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $27,110 to $34,940 depending on location.
$29,112
Avg median salary in Missouri
$34,940
Highest paying metro
$27,110
Lowest paying metro
18,570
Employed in Missouri
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,940 | $29,960 | $36,490 | 6,650 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $30,920 | $29,080 | $36,550 | 6,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $30,380 | $27,710 | $35,020 | 970 |
| Columbia, MO | $28,940 | $27,460 | $33,250 | 530 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $28,580 | $27,250 | $35,020 | 260 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $28,550 | $27,080 | $34,710 | 520 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $28,300 | $27,130 | $33,450 | 240 |
| Southeast Missouri | $28,300 | $26,870 | $30,220 | 970 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $28,110 | $26,800 | $32,770 | 330 |
| Southwest Missouri | $28,100 | $26,390 | $32,040 | 560 |
| Central Missouri | $27,110 | $26,390 | $30,220 | 930 |
| North Missouri | $27,110 | $26,310 | $30,050 | 540 |