Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $29,120 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $16,680
90th percentile $48,010
Employed locally 2,700
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,680
    25th
    $21,300
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $33,660
    90th
    $48,010

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 40% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 60% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,280
    District of Columbia $45,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Virginia $36,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,900

    Related occupations in Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,940
    Bartenders $29,120
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,310
    Food Preparation Workers $30,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Davenport?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Davenport, IA-IL is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

    Is Davenport above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 13.7% 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,680 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,300.