Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,010 -40.7% vs national
Median hourly $9.62
10th percentile $15,440
90th percentile $33,260
Employed locally 1,580
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,440
    25th
    $16,770
    50th (median)
    $20,010
    75th
    $25,980
    90th
    $33,260

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,040
    Food Preparation Workers $21,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northeast Alabama is $9.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Alabama is 40.7% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,440 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,770.