First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Missouri

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in Missouri was $37,400 -15.2% vs national

Missouri vs United States

MissouriUnited States
Median annual$37,400$44,080
Median hourly$17.98$21.19
Employment21,6501,223,240
Location quotient0.941.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Missouri) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $31,010, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $60,980 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers salary in Missouri?

The median annual wage in Missouri is $37,400 ($17.98 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Missouri compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?

The Missouri median of $37,400 is 15.2% lower than the U.S. median of $44,080.

How many first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers work in Missouri?

Approximately 21,650 are employed in Missouri, per BLS OES.