Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,610 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.71
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $61,390
Employed locally 1,760
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,130
    50th (median)
    $30,610
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $61,390

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,540
    Food Preparation Workers $32,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,410
    Bartenders $33,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Florida is $14.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

    Is North Florida above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Florida is 9.3% 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,130.