How much does a waiter and waitress make in Fayetteville?
$29,520a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $14.19 an hour or $2,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.19
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 235 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,590Median: $29,520Highest 10%: $57,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,590 | $7.98 | |
| 25th | $18,530 | $8.91 | |
| Median | $29,520 | $14.19 | |
| 75th | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 90th | $57,580 | $27.68 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,020 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,430 |
| Durham, NC | $35,230 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,450 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $34,080 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,610 |
| Greensboro, NC | $30,060 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,550 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,330 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,310 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $28,870 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,680 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,530 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $26,900 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Cook | $37,200 |
| Bartender | $34,880 |
| Cook | $32,720 |
| Food Server | $29,730 |
| Dishwasher | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $14.19 ($29,520 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $29,520 against $35,230 nationally, 16% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $32,150, so Fayetteville pays 8% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for waiter and waitress pay?
235 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,580 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.