How much does a waiter and waitress make in Delaware?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Delaware. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $62,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $62,000 | $29.81 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Dover, DE | $36,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $36,880 against $35,230 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Delaware rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Delaware ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,570 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.