Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Medford, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Medford, OR

Median annual salary $31,120 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.96
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $55,490
Employed locally 1,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $30,130
    50th (median)
    $31,120
    75th
    $46,620
    90th
    $55,490

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 44% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 56% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    New York $46,460
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,010

    Related occupations in Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,520
    Food Preparation Workers $35,320
    Bartenders $31,950
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Medford, OR is $14.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Medford, OR is 7.8% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,130.