The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Columbia, MO is $25,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,260.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $46,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.48 per hour. An estimated 2,260 people work as waiters and waitresses in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $25,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.48 |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $46,880 |
| Employment | 2,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.