SOC 35-3031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Waiters and Waitresses is $33,758 per year ($16.23/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $25,688 and $45,344 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $62,525 per year. There are approximately 2,302,690 waiters and waitresses employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $8.89 | $18,491 |
| P25 | $12.35 | $25,688 |
| P50MEDIAN | $16.23 | $33,758 |
| P75 | $21.80 | $45,344 |
| P90 | $30.06 | $62,525 |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The national median salary for Waiters and Waitresses is $33,758 per year ($16.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $25,688 and $45,344 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Waiters and Waitresses is $62,525 per year ($30.06/hr). The 75th percentile is $45,344 per year.
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn approximately $18,491 per year ($8.89/hr). The 25th percentile is $25,688 per year.
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