Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $37,090 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $71,970
Employed locally 2,290
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $37,090
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $71,970

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 34% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 66% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Ithaca, NY $46,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,620
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $38,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,040

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,360
    Dishwashers $38,640
    Bartenders $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Napa, CA is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Napa, CA is 9.9% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.