Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,630 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,270
Employed locally 1,540
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,990
    50th (median)
    $34,630
    75th
    $35,930
    90th
    $45,270

    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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $42,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,800
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,190
    Food Preparation Workers $36,120
    Bartenders $34,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 2.6% 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,990.