How much does a food server make in Washington?
$38,870a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Washington. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.69
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,050Median: $38,870Highest 10%: $50,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 75th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $50,910 | $24.48 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $40,640 |
| Kennewick, WA | $37,860 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,540 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,230 |
| Portland, OR | $37,230 |
| Longview, WA | $37,140 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $36,520 |
| Bellingham, WA | $36,450 |
| Spokane, WA | $36,190 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $36,170 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,070 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $35,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 1. New York | $39,370 |
| 2. California | $39,010 |
| 3. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 4. Washington | $38,870 |
| 5. Alaska | $38,090 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $37,920 |
| 7. Hawaii | $37,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $18.69 ($38,870 a year).
Do food servers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $38,870 against $35,360 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for food server pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays food servers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $40,640 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.