Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,800 +12% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $21,220
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 1,880
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,220
    25th
    $29,680
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $51,200
    90th
    $70,270

    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 Northern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,650
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,240
    Food Preparation Workers$35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,600
    Bartenders$27,320
    Dishwashers$33,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northern New Hampshire is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Hampshire above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northern New Hampshire is 12% 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 Northern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,220 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,680.