Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $25,580 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.30
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $46,000
Employed locally 820
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $25,580
    75th
    $35,260
    90th
    $46,000

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 35% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Richmond, VA $36,510

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,800
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,520
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,790
    Food Preparation Workers $28,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Jefferson City, MO is $12.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Jefferson City, MO is 24.2% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,580.