Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $39,710 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $100,540
Employed locally 8,480
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $39,710
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $100,540

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Washington $47,490
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,320
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,020
    New Hampshire $39,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,840
    Food Preparation Workers $36,960
    Dishwashers $34,630
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Urban Honolulu, HI is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.89 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 17.6% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.