Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $44,590 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $77,960
Employed locally 320
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $48,810
    90th
    $77,960

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 62% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 38% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,480
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Washington $47,490

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,190
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,300
    Food Preparation Workers$34,580
    Bartenders$44,290
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Walla Walla, WA is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Walla Walla, WA is 32.1% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.