Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lower West Mississippi

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

Median annual salary $18,100 -46.4% vs national
Median hourly $8.70
10th percentile $15,840
90th percentile $37,350
Employed locally 920
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,840
    25th
    $16,360
    50th (median)
    $18,100
    75th
    $27,690
    90th
    $37,350

    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 West Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,270
    Food Preparation Workers $20,700
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $25,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lower West Mississippi is $8.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lower West Mississippi is 46.4% 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 Lower West Mississippi?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,840 per year in Lower West Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,360.