How much does a food server make in Utah?
$30,170a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Utah. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,514 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,120Median: $30,170Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,120 | $11.12 | |
| 25th | $27,810 | $13.37 | |
| Median | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. George, UT | $31,840 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $31,710 |
| Ogden, UT | $29,360 |
| Provo, UT | $29,210 |
| Logan, UT | $26,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 39. Delaware | $31,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $30,670 |
| 41. Ohio | $30,440 |
| 42. Utah | $30,170 |
| 43. West Virginia | $30,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $30,110 |
| 45. Texas | $29,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $14.50 ($30,170 a year).
Do food servers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $30,170 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Utah rank for food server pay?
Utah ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays food servers the most?
St. George, UT, with a median of $31,840 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.