Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $17,630 -47.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.48
10th percentile $15,460
90th percentile $36,430
Employed locally 1,470
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,460
    25th
    $16,450
    50th (median)
    $17,630
    75th
    $24,960
    90th
    $36,430

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,810
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,860
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,460
    Food Preparation Workers $22,230
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lower East Mississippi is $8.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.08 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lower East Mississippi is 47.8% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,460 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,450.