Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,080 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $24,620
90th percentile $50,180
Employed locally 130
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,620
    25th
    $24,900
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $50,180

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,200
    Food Preparation Workers $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $48,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Alaska is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.34 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Alaska is 7.6% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Alaska?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,620 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,900.