Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $35,930 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $22,030
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 1,690
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,030
    25th
    $26,750
    50th (median)
    $35,930
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $61,720

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 51% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kalamazoo, MI is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.4% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,030 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,750.