Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Missouri
Waiters and Waitresses in Missouri earn a median of $29,400 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,640
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $61,440. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,130 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
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,850 median in Missouri
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Missouri
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Missouri?
The median is $29,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $61,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.