Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $18,480 -45.3% vs national
Median hourly $8.89
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $35,900
Employed locally 1,010
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,100
    50th (median)
    $18,480
    75th
    $27,190
    90th
    $35,900

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 31% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 69% 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
    Williamsport, PA $27,910
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $24,780
    Jackson, MS $20,880
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $20,540

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,160
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,520
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,280
    Food Preparation Workers$27,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Hattiesburg, MS is $8.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 45.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,100.