DOL Median (Missouri)
$26,239
vs National
-7.1%
National: $28,246BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,649
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$26,239
-7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$28,246
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Restaurant in Missouri earns $26,239 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% below the national average of $28,246. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,649 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JX RESTAURANTS, INC | $30,000 | 2 |
| Cheng Family Restaurant LLC | $29,640 | 2 |
| ZLC Inc | $27,600 | 6 |
| Xu&Wei LLC | $26,603 | 2 |
| 88china | $25,875 | 1 |
| GRAND GARDEN LLC | $25,022 | 3 |
| Everest LLC | $24,596 | 6 |
| JDL Group | $21,986 | 1 |
| LIVINGSTON WOK INC. DBA THE WOK | $21,720 | 1 |
| JO-JOE INVESTMENTS INC. | $20,966 | 1 |
| Jehmee@Fuji,LLC dba Fuji Jap. Seafood & Steakhouse | N/A | 1 |
| Koriya, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| China Palace | N/A | 1 |
| Haru Enterprises LLC | N/A | 1 |
| RYJ CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| L & T Dynasty Inc, dba Bamboo Garden | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Restaurant make in Missouri?
The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Missouri is $26,239 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Cooks, Restaurant?
A Cooks, Restaurant in Missouri earns 7.1% less than the national median of $28,246, or $29,649 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.