The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Joplin, MO-KS is $25,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,920.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $47,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.30 per hour. An estimated 1,320 people work as waiters and waitresses in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $25,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.30 |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $47,210 |
| Employment | 1,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.