How much does a waiter and waitress make in Dover?
$36,030a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,030Highest 10%: $58,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 75th | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 90th | $58,740 | $28.24 |
Other cities in Delaware
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
Related jobs in Dover
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,720 |
| Cook | $41,370 |
| Cook | $35,570 |
| Bartender | $35,210 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,560 |
| Cook | $31,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Dover?
The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $17.32 ($36,030 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Dover than the national average?
Yes: $36,030 against $35,230 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?
The median in Delaware is $36,880, so Dover pays 2% less.
Where does Dover rank for waiter and waitress pay?
130 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Dover?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,740 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.