Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $22,500 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.82
10th percentile $15,210
90th percentile $33,240
Employed locally 1,080
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,210
    25th
    $17,070
    50th (median)
    $22,500
    75th
    $27,460
    90th
    $33,240

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 39% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 61% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    Walla Walla, WA $44,590
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $44,240

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,350
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,800
    Food Preparation Workers $22,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Florence, AL is $10.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Florence, AL is 33.4% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,210 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,070.