Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $35,370 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 1,090
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $78,050

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 49% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 51% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    District of Columbia $45,770
    Boulder, CO $45,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Columbus, OH $37,230

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,720
    Cooks, Fast Food $33,480
    Bartenders $31,020
    Food Preparation Workers $36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Grand Junction, CO is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Grand Junction, CO is 4.8% above 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 Grand Junction?

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