I don't actually have a line of a job down there for you, but you really ought to be able to find something better than 21K, depending on your location.
I grew up in Cassville, MO - 17 miles north of the Arkansas border in the SW corner of MO. There is actually a lot of work in the lake areas during the summers.
If you're closer to the Rogers/Fayetteville/Springdale area, there are bound to be jobs there.
I know I saw some jobs available around Springfield and down into Branson. There are also jobs up here in Kansas City for someone with experience.