Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,770 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $59,620
Employed locally 2,390
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $23,450
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $59,620

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,170
    Bartenders $37,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,530
    Food Preparation Workers $28,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Mid Michigan is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Mid Michigan is 8.9% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,450.