Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $26,100 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.55
10th percentile $23,500
90th percentile $33,970
Employed locally 400
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,500
    25th
    $23,980
    50th (median)
    $26,100
    75th
    $32,920
    90th
    $33,970

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 36% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 64% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $33,870
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $31,260
    Jacksonville, FL $30,920
    Jacksonville, NC $26,960
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $25,570

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,100
    Bartenders $24,730
    Food Preparation Workers $37,510
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Carson City, NV is $12.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.87 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Carson City, NV is 22.7% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $23,500 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,980.