How much does a waiter and waitress make in District of Columbia?
$47,850a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in District of Columbia. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $47,850Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.19 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 2. Vermont | $59,140 |
| 3. Washington | $56,130 |
| 4. Oregon | $48,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,850 |
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $23.00 ($47,850 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $47,850 against $35,230 nationally, 36% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for waiter and waitress pay?
District of Columbia ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,040 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.