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Food Prep Worker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$15.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,955/year ($2,246/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,650 Food Prep Worker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $31,510 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 $26,955 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $31,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,601 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,411 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$544 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,955 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,246 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Missouri?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Missouri is $31,510 per year ($15.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,220 and $37,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $31,510, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $26,955 per year ($2,246 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 13,650 Food Prep Worker 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.