Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,820 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.41
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $46,840
Employed locally 1,290
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $25,820
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $46,840

    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

    Related occupations in North Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,910
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,440
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,810
    Food Preparation Workers $27,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Missouri is $12.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

    Is North Missouri above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Missouri is 23.5% 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 North Missouri?

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