Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $17,970 -46.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.64
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $42,280
Employed locally 1,280
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,130
    50th (median)
    $17,970
    75th
    $28,420
    90th
    $42,280

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 28% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 72% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Michigan $35,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,900
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,150
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,770

    Related occupations in Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $32,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,910
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200
    Bartenders $28,590
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Brunswick, GA is $8.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Brunswick, GA is 46.8% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,130.