Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $47,560 +40.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 780
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $47,560
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $80,150

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 56% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 44% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Washington $47,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,010
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,950
    Food Preparation Workers$39,360
    Bartenders$46,790
    Dishwashers$36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Mount Vernon?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Mount Vernon, WA is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 40.9% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.