Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $34,740 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $64,820
Employed locally 2,450
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,850
    50th (median)
    $34,740
    75th
    $43,390
    90th
    $64,820

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 49% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 51% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    Yakima, WA $44,580
    Maine $44,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,120

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,370
    Bartenders $33,640
    Food Preparation Workers $35,960
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Springfield, MA is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Springfield, MA is 2.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,850.