Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $17,200 -49.1% vs national
Median hourly $8.27
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $34,070
Employed locally 770
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,370
    50th (median)
    $17,200
    75th
    $21,780
    90th
    $34,070

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,860
    Food Preparation Workers$26,900
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southern South Carolina is $8.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southern South Carolina is 49.1% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,370.