How much does a waiter and waitress make in Flint?
$44,030a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Flint, MI metro area. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.17
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,190Median: $44,030Highest 10%: $63,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,190 | $12.59 | |
| 25th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| 75th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| 90th | $63,200 | $30.38 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Muskegon, MI | $44,920 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $42,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $41,380 |
| Bay City, MI | $40,500 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $40,230 |
| Jackson, MI | $39,920 |
| Saginaw, MI | $39,430 |
| Monroe, MI | $38,780 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,210 |
| Niles, MI | $38,130 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,760 |
| Midland, MI | $37,750 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,490 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,370 |
| South Bend, IN | $28,740 |
Related jobs in Flint
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,730 |
| Cook | $36,350 |
| Bartender | $36,130 |
| Cook | $33,570 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,510 |
| Food Server | $29,710 |
| Dishwasher | $29,030 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,950 |
| Cook | $28,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Flint?
The median hourly pay in the Flint, MI metro area is $21.17 ($44,030 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Flint than the national average?
Yes: $44,030 against $35,230 nationally, 25% more.
How does Flint compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $37,760, so Flint pays 17% more.
Where does Flint rank for waiter and waitress pay?
46 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Flint?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,200 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.