Waiters and Waitresses salary
in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $15,080–$29,740
- vs U.S. median
- -49%
- Metro rank
- #500 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the East Georgia nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $17,880 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,330 jobs (May 2025). That is 49% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 4% below the GA statewide median of $18,700. It ranks #500 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $17,880 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,330 jobs pay between $15,080 and $29,740. The 10th percentile is $15,080 and the 90th is $43,430.
Is East Georgia nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 49% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 4% below the GA statewide median of $18,700. It ranks #500 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in East Georgia nonmetropolitan area?
About $8.60 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $17,880 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $7.25–$14.30 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.