Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $38,120 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $21,220
90th percentile $69,220
Employed locally 2,880
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,220
    25th
    $29,880
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $58,970
    90th
    $69,220

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% 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
    Manhattan, KS $33,380

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,240
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,350
    Bartenders $27,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,780
    Cooks, Fast Food $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Manchester, NH is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Manchester, NH is 12.9% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,220 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,880.