Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $36,180 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $66,030
Employed locally 1,810
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $37,220
    90th
    $66,030

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 36% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 64% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Ithaca, NY $46,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,620
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $38,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $37,360
    Napa, CA $37,090

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,680
    Cooks, Fast Food $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,820
    Food Preparation Workers $37,790
    Dishwashers $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Vallejo, CA is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Vallejo, CA is 7.2% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.