Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $28,640–$49,590
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #145 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $36,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 500 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 6% below the NH statewide median of $38,430. It ranks #145 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE500 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other NH metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $38,430 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $37,140 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $35,960 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $36,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 500 jobs pay between $28,640 and $49,590. The 10th percentile is $20,620 and the 90th is $64,210.
Is Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 6% below the NH statewide median of $38,430. It ranks #145 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.45 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.77–$23.84 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.