Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Upper Peninsula of Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,900 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $21,690
90th percentile $60,000
Employed locally 1,890
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,690
    25th
    $24,020
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $60,000

    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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,860
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,840
    Bartenders $37,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,650
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,220
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Upper Peninsula of Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Upper Peninsula of Michigan is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Upper Peninsula of Michigan above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Upper Peninsula of Michigan is 3.4% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,690 per year in Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,020.