Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,080 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $22,400
90th percentile $66,740
Employed locally 550
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,400
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $51,430
    90th
    $66,740

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,030
    Food Preparation Workers $35,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,040
    Bartenders $22,900
    Cooks, Short Order $28,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwestern New Hampshire is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 9.8% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,400 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.