Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Georgia
Waiters and Waitresses in Georgia earn a median salary of $18,696 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -44.6% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 72,000 waiters and waitresses are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $17,330 to $21,560 depending on location.
$18,696
Avg median salary in Georgia
$21,560
Highest paying metro
$17,330
Lowest paying metro
72,000
Employed in Georgia
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome, GA | $21,560 | $16,890 | $30,080 | 780 |
| Savannah, GA | $20,750 | $17,410 | $34,810 | 4,710 |
| South Georgia | $20,690 | $16,770 | $28,920 | 2,110 |
| Atlanta, GA | $20,270 | $16,290 | $36,210 | 43,170 |
| Gainesville, GA | $19,650 | $16,340 | $28,870 | 1,300 |
| Dalton, GA | $19,010 | $15,800 | $30,050 | 690 |
| Hinesville, GA | $18,560 | $15,080 | $28,220 | 250 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $18,200 | $15,080 | $29,000 | 3,680 |
| Macon, GA | $18,080 | $15,300 | $29,000 | 1,570 |
| Brunswick, GA | $17,970 | $15,130 | $28,420 | 1,280 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $17,950 | $15,920 | $29,240 | 1,190 |
| Middle Georgia | $17,900 | $16,160 | $28,740 | 1,450 |
| North Georgia | $17,880 | $15,080 | $27,740 | 2,960 |
| Athens, GA | $17,810 | $15,080 | $31,520 | 1,950 |
| East Georgia | $17,800 | $15,710 | $27,740 | 1,160 |
| Valdosta, GA | $17,620 | $15,700 | $27,490 | 1,050 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $17,490 | $15,250 | $26,490 | 1,870 |
| Albany, GA | $17,330 | $15,080 | $30,450 | 830 |