How much does a waiter and waitress make in Grants Pass?
$48,950a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Grants Pass, OR metro area. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,910Median: $48,950Highest 10%: $76,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,910 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $76,070 | $36.57 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Bend, OR | $50,480 |
| Medford, OR | $50,440 |
| Salem, OR | $48,720 |
| Albany, OR | $47,440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $46,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $42,930 |
Related jobs in Grants Pass
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,260 |
| Cook | $44,140 |
| Host and Hostess | $40,890 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Bartender | $36,920 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,430 |
| Dishwasher | $35,410 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,900 |
| Food Server | $34,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Grants Pass?
The median hourly pay in the Grants Pass, OR metro area is $23.53 ($48,950 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Grants Pass than the national average?
Yes: $48,950 against $35,230 nationally, 39% more.
How does Grants Pass compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Grants Pass pays 1% more.
Where does Grants Pass rank for waiter and waitress pay?
19 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Grants Pass?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,070 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.