Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $45,340 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $70,890
Employed locally 410
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $43,250
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $70,890

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 62% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 38% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Washington $47,490

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,190
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,470
    Food Preparation Workers $37,320
    Bartenders $46,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,370
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Longview, WA is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Longview, WA is 34.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,250.