Cooks, Fast Food pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $14.37 an hour ($29,890 a year). About 55,780 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $13.84 | $28,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.37 | $29,890 |
| 75% of workers | $14.94 | $31,080 |
| 90% of workers | $16.97 | $35,290 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $30,860 | 17,700 |
| Kansas City | $30,170 | 13,850 |
| St. Joseph | $29,620 | 1,020 |
| Springfield | $29,190 | 4,880 |
| Columbia | $29,110 | 2,470 |
| Cape Girardeau | $28,820 | 1,070 |
| Jefferson City | $28,600 | 1,320 |
| Joplin | $28,600 | 2,030 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,390 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,900 |
| Bakers | $35,130 |
| Food Batchmakers | $45,690 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,860 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $42,160 |
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