Busser Salary in Missouri (2026)
$15.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,212/year ($2,268/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,590 Busser jobs in Missouri (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Busser salary of $31,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,212 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $31,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,642 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,437 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$560 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,212 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,268 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Missouri?
- The median Busser salary in Missouri is $31,850 per year ($15.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,600 and $37,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $31,850, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $27,212 per year ($2,268 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 11,590 Busser jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.