Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $14.61 an hour ($30,390 a year). About 29,360 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Missouri ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $13.89 | $28,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.61 | $30,390 |
| 75% of workers | $16.46 | $34,230 |
| 90% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $31,260 | 19,170 |
| Springfield | $29,950 | 2,560 |
| Cape Girardeau | $29,810 | 520 |
| Jefferson City | $29,580 | 520 |
| Kansas City | $29,560 | 20,120 |
| St. Joseph | $29,430 | 640 |
| Columbia | $29,390 | 1,410 |
| Joplin | $28,730 | 1,130 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- 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: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,890 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,400 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,940 |
| Bartenders | $30,090 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,850 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,840 |
| Dishwashers | $32,150 |
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