Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $29,450 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.16
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $61,870
Employed locally 1,610
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,860
    50th (median)
    $29,450
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $61,870

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 41% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 59% 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
    Flint, MI $36,150
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,930
    Jacksonville, FL $30,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,820
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,610

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,970
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,660
    Food Preparation Workers $35,130
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,490
    Bartenders $29,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sebastian, FL is $14.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Sebastian, FL is 12.8% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,860.