Waiters and Waitresses Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $28,320 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.61
10th percentile $25,570
90th percentile $36,550
Employed locally 2,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,570
    25th
    $27,100
    50th (median)
    $28,320
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $36,550

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,130
    Bartenders $27,640
    Food Preparation Workers $29,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,320
    Cooks, Short Order $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in East South Dakota is $13.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in East South Dakota is 16.1% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $25,570 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,100.