Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $33,860 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $17,880
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 330
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,880
    25th
    $21,760
    50th (median)
    $33,860
    75th
    $45,050
    90th
    $63,010

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 48% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 52% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $36,260
    Midland, MI $35,850
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $34,350

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,030
    Food Preparation Workers $35,210
    Bartenders $29,850
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lewiston, ID-WA is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 0.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,880 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,760.