Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Central New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,870 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $21,940
90th percentile $66,780
Employed locally 1,620
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,940
    25th
    $29,760
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $57,770
    90th
    $66,780

    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 Central New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,810
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,280
    Bartenders $27,320
    Food Preparation Workers $34,540
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Central New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Central New Hampshire is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.66 or more per hour.

    Is Central New Hampshire above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central New Hampshire is 12.2% 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 Central New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,940 per year in Central New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,760.