BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri

$33,870 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$16.28 per hour

▼ 1.1% below U.S. average19th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$33,870per year
Median$31,850per year
Hourly$16.28per hour
10th – 90th percentile$28,600 – $39,150per year

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Pay Range in Missouri

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,600
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$28,600
  • 50th Percentile — Median$31,850
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$37,430
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$39,150

Half of Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri earn more than $31,850. The top 10% make $39,150 or more, while entry-level workers start around $28,600.

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Missouri ranks 19th of 51 states for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay, at $33,870 per year (1.1% below the U.S. average of $34,230).
  • 11,590 people work as Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri — 2.1% of all U.S. Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.13: Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs are more concentrated in Missouri than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,600; the top 10% earn over $39,150.
  • Hourly equivalent: $16.28 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $51,160.
  • Among hospitality jobs in Missouri, Chefs and Head Cooks pays the most ($66,640).

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Job Market in Missouri

Key factors affecting compensation

Missouri's key industries are Healthcare, Finance, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers here earn $33,870 on average, placing the state 19th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.87 (U.S. = 1.00), a Missouri salary of $33,870 is roughly equivalent to $38,931 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Rhode Island ($35,170), Florida ($35,130), Virginia ($34,850) are the closest alternatives for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Missouri?

The average Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Missouri is $33,870 per year (median $31,850), which is 1.1% below the national average of $34,230.

How does Missouri rank for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay?

Missouri ranks 19th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($51,160/yr).

How much do entry-level Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in Missouri?

The lowest-paid 10% of Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Missouri earn about $28,600 per year and the 25th percentile is $28,600.

How much do Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers make per hour in Missouri?

About $16.28 per hour, based on the $33,870 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers work in Missouri?

BLS counts 11,590 Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs in Missouri (OEWS May 2025).

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