Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,870 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.00
10th percentile $17,050
90th percentile $58,280
Employed locally 5,410
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,050
    25th
    $17,780
    50th (median)
    $22,870
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $58,280

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,240
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,590
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $21,780
    Bartenders $25,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern North Carolina is $11.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eastern North Carolina is 32.3% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,050 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,780.