Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $36,760 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $78,320
Employed locally 4,710
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $71,550
    90th
    $78,320

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 42% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 58% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    District of Columbia $45,770
    Boulder, CO $45,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Columbus, OH $37,230

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,770
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,770
    Bartenders $33,480
    Cooks, Fast Food $33,920
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Colorado Springs, CO is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 8.9% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.