Food Servers Salary in Missouri
Food Servers in Missouri earn a median of $31,840 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $38,370. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,390 median in Missouri
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,900 median in Missouri
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,400 median in Missouri
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,850 median in Missouri
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,670 median in Missouri
- Cooks, Fast Food$29,890 median in Missouri
Food Servers pay in Missouri
How much do food servers make in Missouri?
The median is $31,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $38,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.