How much does a waiter and waitress make in Gainesville?
$17,980a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Gainesville, GA metro area. That is $8.64 an hour or $1,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.64
- Vs. national median
- -49%
- Rank among cities
- 373 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $17,980Highest 10%: $46,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $17,980 | $8.64 | |
| 75th | $29,960 | $14.40 | |
| 90th | $46,000 | $22.12 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Chattanooga, TN | $24,240 |
| Athens, GA | $21,090 |
| Rome, GA | $20,980 |
| Savannah, GA | $20,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $19,070 |
| Valdosta, GA | $18,510 |
| Atlanta, GA | $18,460 |
| Augusta, GA | $18,390 |
| Albany, GA | $18,330 |
| Brunswick, GA | $18,250 |
| Dalton, GA | $17,930 |
| Macon, GA | $17,830 |
| Hinesville, GA | $17,640 |
Related jobs in Gainesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $38,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,270 |
| Cook | $35,310 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,950 |
| Food Server | $33,180 |
| Dishwasher | $29,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,340 |
| Cook | $27,890 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Gainesville?
The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, GA metro area is $8.64 ($17,980 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Gainesville than the national average?
No: $17,980 against $35,230 nationally, 49% less.
How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $18,700, so Gainesville pays 4% less.
Where does Gainesville rank for waiter and waitress pay?
373 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,000 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.