How much does a waiter and waitress make in Georgia?
$18,700a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Georgia. That is $8.99 an hour or $1,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.99
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 76,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $18,700Highest 10%: $46,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $18,700 | $8.99 | |
| 75th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 90th | $46,860 | $22.53 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Gainesville, GA | $17,980 |
| Dalton, GA | $17,930 |
| Macon, GA | $17,830 |
| Hinesville, GA | $17,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $17,910 |
| 51. Louisiana | $15,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $8.99 ($18,700 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $18,700 against $35,230 nationally, 47% less.
Where does Georgia rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Georgia ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $24,240 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.