Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $22,570 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.85
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $36,090
Employed locally 2,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $22,570
    75th
    $28,230
    90th
    $36,090

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 32% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 68% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $30,230
    Fargo, ND-MN $29,210
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $28,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $25,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $23,810
    Rochester, MN $23,580

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Bartenders $23,160
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,790
    Food Preparation Workers $33,010
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Duluth, MN-WI is $10.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 33.1% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,570.