Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Waiters and Waitresses in the Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $28,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,260 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 11% below the NC statewide median of $32,150. It ranks #315 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $28,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,260 jobs pay between $17,770 and $46,270. The 10th percentile is $15,970 and the 90th is $57,680.
Is Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 11% below the NC statewide median of $32,150. It ranks #315 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.