Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Savannah, GA

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

Median annual salary $20,750 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $9.98
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $48,680
Employed locally 4,710
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $17,410
    50th (median)
    $20,750
    75th
    $34,810
    90th
    $48,680

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 28% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 72% 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 Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,810
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,810
    Food Preparation Workers $32,550
    Bartenders $21,150
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Savannah, GA is $9.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Savannah, GA is 38.5% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,410.