Waiters and Waitresses salary in United States
The median waiters and waitresses salary is $35,230 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Waiters and Waitresses salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Waiters and Waitresses salary FAQs
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in United States?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in United States is $35,230 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of waiters and waitressess earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Waiters and Waitresses earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $18,100 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $64,720 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $35,230.
Do Waiters and Waitresses salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $56,130, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Waiters and Waitresses salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.