How much does a waiter and waitress make in Alabama?
$26,840a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Alabama. That is $12.90 an hour or $2,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.90
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,550Median: $26,840Highest 10%: $36,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,550 | $7.96 | |
| 25th | $20,320 | $9.77 | |
| Median | $26,840 | $12.90 | |
| 75th | $28,900 | $13.89 | |
| 90th | $36,090 | $17.35 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $27,990 |
| Birmingham, AL | $27,670 |
| Daphne, AL | $27,080 |
| Decatur, AL | $27,010 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26,930 |
| Mobile, AL | $26,860 |
| Auburn, AL | $26,470 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,360 |
| Florence, AL | $25,990 |
| Anniston, AL | $24,640 |
| Dothan, AL | $24,520 |
| Gadsden, AL | $24,030 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 35. South Dakota | $28,990 |
| 36. Indiana | $28,480 |
| 37. Tennessee | $27,760 |
| 38. Alabama | $26,840 |
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
| 40. Alaska | $26,310 |
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $12.90 ($26,840 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $26,840 against $35,230 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Alabama rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Alabama ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $27,990 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.