How much does a waiter and waitress make in Alaska?
$26,310a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Alaska. That is $12.65 an hour or $2,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.65
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,770Median: $26,310Highest 10%: $64,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,770 | $11.91 | |
| 25th | $25,290 | $12.16 | |
| Median | $26,310 | $12.65 | |
| 75th | $29,540 | $14.20 | |
| 90th | $64,080 | $30.81 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $26,530 |
| Anchorage, AK | $26,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 37. Tennessee | $27,760 |
| 38. Alabama | $26,840 |
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
| 40. Alaska | $26,310 |
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $12.65 ($26,310 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $26,310 against $35,230 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Alaska rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Alaska ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $26,530 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.