Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $35,820 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $67,060
Employed locally 2,630
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $67,060

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    Yakima, WA $44,580
    Maine $44,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,120

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,010
    Bartenders $36,160
    Food Preparation Workers $37,780
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Barnstable Town, MA is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 6.1% above 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.