Waiters and Waitresses Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Waiters and Waitresses in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $38,440 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.9% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 45,170 waiters and waitresses are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $38,440 to $38,440 depending on location.

$38,440 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$38,440 Highest paying metro
$38,440 Lowest paying metro
45,170 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$38,440$34,580$57,30045,170

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