How much does a food server make in Florida?
$33,930a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Florida. That is $16.31 an hour or $2,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.31
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,210Median: $33,930Highest 10%: $39,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 25th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| Median | $33,930 | $16.31 | |
| 75th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $39,000 | $18.75 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $35,310 |
| Miami, FL | $34,950 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $34,800 |
| Tampa, FL | $34,480 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $34,410 |
| Gainesville, FL | $34,310 |
| Crestview, FL | $34,060 |
| North Port, FL | $33,970 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $33,970 |
| Lakeland, FL | $33,670 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,550 |
| Orlando, FL | $32,170 |
| Pensacola, FL | $31,840 |
| Deltona, FL | $31,710 |
| Ocala, FL | $31,280 |
| Sebastian, FL | $30,650 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,770 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $29,500 |
| Sebring, FL | $29,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
| 29. Wyoming | $33,090 |
| 30. Kentucky | $32,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.31 ($33,930 a year).
Do food servers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $33,930 against $35,360 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Florida rank for food server pay?
Florida ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays food servers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $35,310 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.