Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,470 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.57
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $48,130
Employed locally 1,650
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,810
    50th (median)
    $34,470
    75th
    $35,000
    90th
    $48,130

    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,780
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,160
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,430
    Food Preparation Workers $37,030
    Bartenders $34,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Coast Region of California is $16.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Coast Region of California is 2.1% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,810.