Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in Missouri
The median pay for a dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers in Missouri is $28,470/year ($13.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Missouri. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $28K get you in Missouri?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri
Entry-level dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary by metro in Missouri
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $30K | +4% | 4,450 |
| Kansas City | $30K | +4% | 2,550 |
| Columbia | $27K | -4% | 410 |
| Cape Girardeau | $27K | -4% | 120 |
| Springfield | $27K | -5% | 600 |
| Jefferson City | $27K | -5% | 170 |
| Joplin | $27K | -7% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers make in Missouri?
The median is $28,470 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,580, and experienced dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers can clear $38,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $28K enough to live in Missouri?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,030/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 54% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary go in Missouri?
Missouri has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers salary is worth about $32,000 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.