Missouri Median
$31,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $33,980
State Rank
#18 of 51
11,590 employed here
How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in Missouri?
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri take home a median of $31,850 annually — roughly $15.31 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $33,980.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $28,600 while the top 10% make $39,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,600 and $37,430 a year.
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,600 | $13.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $28,600 | $13.75 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $31,850 | $15.31 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $37,430 | $18.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $39,150 | $18.82 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in other states
Hawaii $51,200Washington $41,420District of Columbia $39,080Maine $38,560Maryland $37,020Oregon $36,800Colorado $36,790New York $36,740Arizona $36,500California $36,010Massachusetts $35,380Connecticut $34,540New Jersey $34,170Vermont $34,120Florida $33,280Virginia $32,410Delaware $31,880Illinois $31,200Rhode Island $31,200North Dakota $31,010Nebraska $30,690Michigan $30,390South Dakota $29,920Tennessee $29,470Ohio $29,400New Mexico $29,360Pennsylvania $29,310Minnesota $29,210Georgia $28,920Indiana $28,320Iowa $28,210Idaho $27,810Arkansas $27,670North Carolina $27,560Montana $27,510Nevada $27,460West Virginia $27,150Wisconsin $27,080Alaska $27,040Utah $27,010Oklahoma $26,830South Carolina $26,830Louisiana $26,780Kentucky $26,330Kansas $26,300New Hampshire $26,290Wyoming $24,600Mississippi $23,180Alabama $22,470Texas $21,550
Working as Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri
Nationally, about 543,000 people work as Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($31,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in Missouri?
The median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Missouri is $31,850 per year, or about $15.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,600 at the entry level to $39,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers about 6% less than the national median of $33,980. Missouri ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,850 a year. About 11,590 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.