Waiters and Waitresses Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $29,550 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $15,970
90th percentile $57,470
Employed locally 1,400
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,970
    25th
    $20,240
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $45,350
    90th
    $57,470

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 39% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 61% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,030
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,010
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,760

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,810
    Food Preparation Workers $31,730
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,870
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in St. George, UT is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in St. George, UT is 12.5% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,970 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,240.