Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Sebring, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebring, FL

Median annual salary $28,170 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.55
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 550
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $28,170
    75th
    $44,310
    90th
    $61,900

    Sebring economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 51% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 49% 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 Sebring, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,850
    Food Preparation Workers $31,780
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,710
    Bartenders $27,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sebring, FL is $13.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Sebring, FL is 16.6% 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 Sebring?

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