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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$40,660
- St. Louis$39,070
- St. Joseph$37,510
- Springfield$37,120
- Columbia$36,910
- Cape Girardeau$36,880
- Joplin$36,810
- Jefferson City$36,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $40,660 | $36,080 | $28,600 | $33,470 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $39,070 | $31,200 | $28,600 | $32,283 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $37,510 | $30,490 | $28,600 | $31,494 | 86 |
| Springfield | $37,120 | $29,350 | $28,600 | $31,199 | 89 |
| Columbia | $36,910 | $29,250 | $28,600 | $31,040 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $36,880 | $28,710 | $28,600 | $31,017 | 86 |
| Joplin | $36,810 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $30,964 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $36,260 | $30,280 | $28,600 | $30,548 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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