Waiters and Waitresses Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $29,030 -14% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 20,010
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $36,180
    90th
    $47,310

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 37% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 63% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,940
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,380
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,730
    Bartenders $29,120
    Food Preparation Workers $34,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in St. Louis, MO-IL is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 14% 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 St. Louis?

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