Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Waiters and Waitresses in Washington earn a median salary of $45,609 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +35.1% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 86,480 waiters and waitresses are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $38,440 to $48,760 depending on location.
$45,609
Avg median salary in Washington
$48,760
Highest paying metro
$38,440
Lowest paying metro
86,480
Employed in Washington
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $48,760 | $43,380 | $65,350 | 25,860 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $47,560 | $44,030 | $57,250 | 780 |
| Bremerton, WA | $47,080 | $44,100 | $54,920 | 1,330 |
| Kennewick, WA | $46,390 | $42,530 | $58,330 | 1,400 |
| Eastern Washington | $46,320 | $43,890 | $52,830 | 1,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $46,280 | $43,340 | $58,460 | 1,380 |
| Bellingham, WA | $46,100 | $43,470 | $55,420 | 1,380 |
| Western Washington | $46,020 | $42,430 | $48,200 | 2,270 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,540 | $42,640 | $55,960 | 950 |
| Spokane, WA | $45,530 | $36,770 | $51,670 | 3,000 |
| Longview, WA | $45,340 | $43,250 | $49,910 | 410 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,590 | $36,720 | $48,810 | 320 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,580 | $37,860 | $49,710 | 930 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,440 | $34,580 | $57,300 | 45,170 |