Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $18,080 -46.4% vs national
Median hourly $8.69
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $44,940
Employed locally 1,570
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,300
    50th (median)
    $18,080
    75th
    $29,000
    90th
    $44,940

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 31% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 69% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Michigan $35,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,900
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,150
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,770

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,780
    Food Preparation Workers $30,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,140
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Macon, GA is $8.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Macon, GA 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,300.