Waiters and Waitresses Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $17,800 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $8.56
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $44,820
Employed locally 1,160
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,710
    50th (median)
    $17,800
    75th
    $27,740
    90th
    $44,820

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,220
    Food Preparation Workers $29,080
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,380
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in East Georgia is $8.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.88 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in East Georgia is 47.3% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,710.