Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Wildwood, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wildwood-The Villages, FL

Median annual salary $29,150 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $64,850
Employed locally 1,230
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,460
    50th (median)
    $29,150
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $64,850

    Wildwood economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 40% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 60% 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
    Flint, MI $36,150
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,930
    Jacksonville, FL $30,920
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,820
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,610

    Related occupations in Wildwood, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,720
    Food Preparation Workers $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,470
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,140
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wildwood, FL is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Wildwood, FL is 13.7% 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 Wildwood?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Wildwood, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,460.