Bartenders Salary in Missouri
Bartenders in Missouri earn a median of $30,090 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,410
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $54,900. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Waiters and Waitresses$29,400 median in Missouri
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Missouri
- Gambling Dealers$28,600 median in Missouri
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,130 median in Missouri
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,850 median in Missouri
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,710 median in Missouri
Bartenders pay in Missouri
How much do bartenders make in Missouri?
The median is $30,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $54,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.