Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $23,170 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.14
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $30,750
Employed locally 1,140
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $23,170
    75th
    $27,920
    90th
    $30,750

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,680
    Bartenders$26,140
    Food Preparation Workers$29,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,690
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Minnesota is $11.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Minnesota is 31.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,570.