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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$34,650
- Cape Girardeau$33,150
- Springfield$32,940
- Joplin$32,460
- St. Joseph$32,240
- Columbia$32,130
- Jefferson City$31,900
- Kansas City$31,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $34,650 | $31,930 | $28,880 | $28,984 | 95 |
| Cape Girardeau | $33,150 | $30,490 | $28,600 | $28,195 | 86 |
| Springfield | $32,940 | $29,410 | $28,600 | $28,036 | 89 |
| Joplin | $32,460 | $29,750 | $28,600 | $27,673 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $32,240 | $29,460 | $28,600 | $27,507 | 86 |
| Columbia | $32,130 | $29,860 | $28,600 | $27,424 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $31,900 | $28,950 | $28,600 | $27,250 | 88 |
| Kansas City | $31,790 | $30,200 | $28,600 | $26,849 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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 35-9011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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