Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $22,090 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.62
10th percentile $15,960
90th percentile $34,010
Employed locally 1,370
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,960
    25th
    $16,880
    50th (median)
    $22,090
    75th
    $27,680
    90th
    $34,010

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 37% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 63% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    Walla Walla, WA $44,590
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $44,240

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,820
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,320
    Food Preparation Workers $27,340
    Bartenders $21,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Auburn, AL is $10.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Auburn, AL is 34.6% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,960 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,880.