Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Missouri
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Missouri earn a median of $29,130 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,510
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $37,440. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,400 median in Missouri
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,350 median in Missouri
- Bartenders$30,090 median in Missouri
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,390 median in Missouri
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Missouri
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34,560 median in Missouri
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Missouri
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Missouri?
The median is $29,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $37,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.