Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $28,650 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.77
10th percentile $16,700
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 990
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,700
    25th
    $21,670
    50th (median)
    $28,650
    75th
    $37,100
    90th
    $46,380

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,390
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $38,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,900
    Wichita, KS $34,800

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,730
    Bartenders $21,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,380
    Food Preparation Workers $30,400
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Racine, WI is $13.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Racine, WI is 15.1% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,700 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,670.