Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $45,540 +34.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $81,350
Employed locally 950
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $55,960
    90th
    $81,350

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 58% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 42% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,050
    Cooks, Restaurant $42,360
    Bartenders $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $50,940
    Food Preparation Workers $36,570
    Dishwashers $35,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wenatchee, WA is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Wenatchee, WA is 34.9% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.