Food Service Managers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for food service managers is $31.50 an hour ($65,520 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Missouri ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.85 | $51,680 |
| 25% of workers | $28.85 | $60,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| 75% of workers | $37.99 | $79,020 |
| 90% of workers | $47.31 | $98,400 |
Food Service Managers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $75,350 | 900 |
| Columbia | $66,020 | 80 |
| St. Louis | $64,460 | 1,260 |
| Springfield | $63,460 | 110 |
| Joplin | $62,040 | 30 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $125,760 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,370 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $100,400 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $61,640 |
| Construction Managers | $112,230 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $71,970 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,560 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,800 |
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