Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • Florida
Waiters and Waitresses in Florida earn a median salary of $29,284 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 207,740 waiters and waitresses are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $27,610 to $30,930 depending on location.
$29,284
Avg median salary in Florida
$30,930
Highest paying metro
$27,610
Lowest paying metro
207,740
Employed in Florida
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | $30,930 | $27,880 | $48,300 | 6,690 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $30,920 | $26,240 | $45,450 | 13,570 |
| Tampa, FL | $30,820 | $26,980 | $46,970 | 26,780 |
| North Florida | $30,610 | $27,130 | $46,630 | 1,760 |
| Orlando, FL | $30,140 | $25,690 | $45,420 | 36,700 |
| Crestview, FL | $29,940 | $26,750 | $46,600 | 4,470 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $29,730 | $26,810 | $46,300 | 7,870 |
| South Florida | $29,630 | $26,720 | $45,690 | 3,630 |
| Miami, FL | $29,510 | $26,660 | $43,370 | 56,790 |
| Sebastian, FL | $29,450 | $26,860 | $45,870 | 1,610 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $29,390 | $27,030 | $46,140 | 4,240 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $29,320 | $26,590 | $45,700 | 1,750 |
| Wildwood, FL | $29,150 | $26,460 | $45,090 | 1,230 |
| Lakeland, FL | $28,900 | $26,460 | $44,710 | 3,620 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $28,860 | $26,400 | $45,430 | 5,650 |
| North Port, FL | $28,830 | $26,820 | $45,910 | 9,080 |
| Gainesville, FL | $28,720 | $26,260 | $44,080 | 2,650 |
| Deltona, FL | $28,710 | $26,490 | $45,630 | 6,320 |
| Panama City, FL | $28,590 | $24,960 | $46,720 | 2,460 |
| Pensacola, FL | $28,440 | $24,960 | $43,980 | 4,330 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $28,320 | $24,960 | $44,930 | 1,040 |
| Sebring, FL | $28,170 | $24,960 | $44,310 | 550 |
| Ocala, FL | $28,130 | $24,960 | $44,250 | 2,290 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $27,610 | $24,960 | $43,950 | 2,660 |