Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $17,900 -47% vs national
Median hourly $8.61
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $40,970
Employed locally 1,450
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,160
    50th (median)
    $17,900
    75th
    $28,740
    90th
    $40,970

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,550
    Food Preparation Workers $29,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,720
    Dishwashers $26,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Middle Georgia is $8.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Middle Georgia is 47% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,160.