Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $21,560 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.36
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,940
Employed locally 780
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,890
    50th (median)
    $21,560
    75th
    $30,080
    90th
    $45,940

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 34% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 66% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Michigan $35,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,900
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,150
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,770

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,160
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,290
    Food Preparation Workers $32,140
    Dishwashers $27,310
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Rome, GA is $10.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Rome, GA is 36.1% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,890.