How much does a waiter and waitress make in Dalton?
$17,930a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $8.62 an hour or $1,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.62
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 374 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $17,930Highest 10%: $45,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $17,930 | $8.62 | |
| 75th | $29,440 | $14.15 | |
| 90th | $45,730 | $21.99 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Chattanooga, TN | $24,240 |
| Athens, GA | $21,090 |
| Rome, GA | $20,980 |
| Savannah, GA | $20,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $19,070 |
| Valdosta, GA | $18,510 |
| Atlanta, GA | $18,460 |
| Augusta, GA | $18,390 |
| Albany, GA | $18,330 |
| Brunswick, GA | $18,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $17,980 |
| Macon, GA | $17,830 |
| Hinesville, GA | $17,640 |
Related jobs in Dalton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,850 |
| Cook | $31,060 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,100 |
| Dishwasher | $27,610 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,400 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $22,590 |
| Bartender | $20,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Dalton?
The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $8.62 ($17,930 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Dalton than the national average?
No: $17,930 against $35,230 nationally, 49% less.
How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $18,700, so Dalton pays 4% less.
Where does Dalton rank for waiter and waitress pay?
374 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,730 or more.
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.