Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $17,620 -47.8% vs national
Median hourly $8.47
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $43,970
Employed locally 1,050
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,700
    50th (median)
    $17,620
    75th
    $27,490
    90th
    $43,970

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 32% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 68% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Michigan $35,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,900
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,150
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,140
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $30,770

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,960
    Food Preparation Workers$29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$23,730
    Dishwashers$27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Valdosta, GA is $8.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Valdosta, GA is 47.8% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,700.