Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,950 -40.9% vs national
Median hourly $9.59
10th percentile $15,500
90th percentile $33,280
Employed locally 500
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,500
    25th
    $16,260
    50th (median)
    $19,950
    75th
    $25,990
    90th
    $33,280

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,380
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,650
    Food Preparation Workers$20,900
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$23,100
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Alabama is $9.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Alabama is 40.9% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,500 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,260.