Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Sussex Delaware

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,780 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.80
10th percentile $27,560
90th percentile $59,260
Employed locally 2,820
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,560
    25th
    $27,560
    50th (median)
    $30,780
    75th
    $44,740
    90th
    $59,260

    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 Sussex Delaware

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,950
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,610
    Bartenders$36,820
    Food Preparation Workers$34,460
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Sussex Delaware?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sussex Delaware is $14.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.01 or more per hour.

    Is Sussex Delaware above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Sussex Delaware is 8.8% 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 Sussex Delaware?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $27,560 per year in Sussex Delaware. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,560.