Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West Delta Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $18,210 -46.1% vs national
Median hourly $8.76
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $36,720
Employed locally 890
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $16,120
    50th (median)
    $18,210
    75th
    $29,510
    90th
    $36,720

    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

    Related occupations in West Delta Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,610
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,170
    Food Preparation Workers$21,140
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$23,400
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in West Delta Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in West Delta Mississippi is $8.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.43 or more per hour.

    Is West Delta Mississippi above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Delta Mississippi is 46.1% 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 West Delta Mississippi?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in West Delta Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,120.