Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $34,860 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $78,720
Employed locally 2,410
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $34,860
    75th
    $63,450
    90th
    $78,720

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,710
    Bartenders $34,780
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,220
    Food Preparation Workers $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Colorado is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.3% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.