How much does a food server make in Michigan?
$34,260a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Michigan. That is $16.47 an hour or $2,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.47
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,730Median: $34,260Highest 10%: $38,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,730 | $13.81 | |
| 25th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 75th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 90th | $38,180 | $18.36 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Saginaw, MI | $37,030 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,710 |
| Muskegon, MI | $36,250 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,170 |
| Traverse City, MI | $35,070 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $34,880 |
| Lansing, MI | $34,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $34,170 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $32,770 |
| Bay City, MI | $32,370 |
| Niles, MI | $31,840 |
| Jackson, MI | $30,090 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,800 |
| Flint, MI | $29,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.47 ($34,260 a year).
Do food servers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $34,260 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for food server pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays food servers the most?
Saginaw, MI, with a median of $37,030 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.