Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $31,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,020
Employed locally 680
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $43,230
    90th
    $60,020

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 45% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,900
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $34,770
    Lexington Park, MD $34,460
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,360
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,430
    Bartenders $33,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Salisbury, MD is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Salisbury, MD is 7.6% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.