Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $30,230 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $26,620
90th percentile $38,630
Employed locally 2,470
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,620
    25th
    $28,550
    50th (median)
    $30,230
    75th
    $34,900
    90th
    $38,630

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 37% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 63% 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
    Rapid City, SD $29,140
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $26,640
    Gadsden, AL $21,460

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,890
    Food Preparation Workers $29,510
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,490
    Bartenders $29,230
    Cooks, Short Order $33,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.78 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 10.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $26,620 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,550.