Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Waiters and Waitresses in Missouri earn a median salary of $26,429 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.7% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 54,860 waiters and waitresses are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $25,580 to $29,210 depending on location.
$26,429
Avg median salary in Missouri
$29,210
Highest paying metro
$25,580
Lowest paying metro
54,860
Employed in Missouri
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $29,210 | $25,580 | $40,600 | 18,000 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $29,030 | $25,580 | $36,180 | 20,010 |
| Southwest Missouri | $26,920 | $25,580 | $36,120 | 1,770 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $26,190 | $25,580 | $35,760 | 650 |
| Columbia, MO | $25,950 | $25,580 | $30,930 | 2,260 |
| Southeast Missouri | $25,900 | $25,580 | $34,550 | 1,860 |
| North Missouri | $25,820 | $25,580 | $31,200 | 1,290 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $25,720 | $25,580 | $34,580 | 790 |
| Springfield, MO | $25,670 | $25,580 | $32,380 | 3,370 |
| Central Missouri | $25,580 | $25,580 | $33,340 | 2,720 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $25,580 | $25,580 | $35,260 | 820 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $25,580 | $25,580 | $31,420 | 1,320 |