Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $31,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $17,210
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 1,490
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,210
    25th
    $19,780
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $39,730
    90th
    $60,620

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 41% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 59% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $36,260
    Midland, MI $35,850
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $34,350

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,380
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,830
    Food Preparation Workers $34,920
    Bartenders $22,740
    Dishwashers $29,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 7.6% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,210 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,780.