Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alaska

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

Median annual salary $25,200 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.11
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $40,100
Employed locally 1,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $24,400
    50th (median)
    $25,200
    75th
    $29,490
    90th
    $40,100

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    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
    Bartenders $28,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Alaska is $12.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.55 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Alaska is 25.4% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Alaska?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,400.