How much does a waiter and waitress make in Denver?
$39,650a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 20,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,010Median: $39,650Highest 10%: $78,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,010 | $14.91 | |
| 25th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $74,180 | $35.66 | |
| 90th | $78,380 | $37.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Boulder, CO | $49,870 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,360 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,480 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,230 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $43,730 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $52,520 |
| Cook | $45,070 |
| Cook | $44,370 |
| Cook | $44,200 |
| Food Server | $39,850 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,470 |
| Dishwasher | $38,710 |
| Cook | $38,530 |
| Bartender | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $19.06 ($39,650 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $39,650 against $35,230 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $44,860, so Denver pays 12% less.
Where does Denver rank for waiter and waitress pay?
57 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,380 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.