Waiters and Waitresses Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,250 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.06
10th percentile $16,070
90th percentile $58,540
Employed locally 1,700
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,070
    25th
    $19,870
    50th (median)
    $29,250
    75th
    $42,760
    90th
    $58,540

    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

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,780
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,000
    Food Preparation Workers$31,320
    Cooks, Fast Food$28,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in High Desert Utah is $14.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in High Desert Utah is 13.4% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,070 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,870.