DOL Median (Missouri)
$17,534
vs National
-12.3%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,812
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,534
-12.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Missouri earns $17,534 in nominal terms, which is 12.3% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,812 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 |
|---|---|---|
| sj kim inc | $17,534 | 1 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Missouri?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Missouri is $17,534 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Missouri earns 12.3% less than the national median of $20,000, or $19,812 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.