Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,980 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $47,990
Employed locally 2,300
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $36,060
    90th
    $47,990

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,020
    Food Preparation Workers $33,150
    Bartenders $34,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Coast Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Coast Oregon is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

    Is Coast Oregon above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Coast Oregon is 11.2% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.