Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,280 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 1,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $51,580
    90th
    $75,570

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,050
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,370
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,460
    Bartenders $32,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.4% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.