How much does a waiter and waitress make in Florida?
$36,150a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Florida. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 207,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,230Median: $36,150Highest 10%: $63,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| 25th | $28,550 | $13.73 | |
| Median | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $63,580 | $30.57 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $37,550 |
| Crestview, FL | $37,370 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,070 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $36,670 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $36,660 |
| North Port, FL | $36,660 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,630 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,360 |
| Wildwood, FL | $36,340 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,250 |
| Miami, FL | $36,070 |
| Sebastian, FL | $36,060 |
| Deltona, FL | $35,440 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $35,410 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,410 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,400 |
| Pensacola, FL | $35,340 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,270 |
| Panama City, FL | $34,990 |
| Sebring, FL | $34,960 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,890 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
| 21. Kansas | $36,120 |
| 22. California | $36,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $35,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.38 ($36,150 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $36,150 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Florida rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $37,550 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.