Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $30,170 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.50
10th percentile $16,140
90th percentile $57,610
Employed locally 2,370
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,140
    25th
    $20,640
    50th (median)
    $30,170
    75th
    $45,970
    90th
    $57,610

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 31% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 69% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,030
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,010
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,760

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,930
    Food Preparation Workers $33,680
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,150
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Ogden?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Ogden, UT is $14.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Ogden, UT is 10.6% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,140 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,640.