Baristas Salary in Missouri
Baristas in Missouri earn a median of $30,390 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,360
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $36,830. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,860 median in Missouri
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,850 median in Missouri
- Cooks, Fast Food$29,890 median in Missouri
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,390 median in Missouri
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,400 median in Missouri
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Missouri
Baristas pay in Missouri
How much do baristas make in Missouri?
The median is $30,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $36,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.