How much does a waiter and waitress make in Hattiesburg?
$21,830a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area. That is $10.50 an hour or $1,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.50
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 346 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $21,830Highest 10%: $39,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,540 | $7.47 | |
| Median | $21,830 | $10.50 | |
| 75th | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 90th | $39,220 | $18.86 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Memphis, TN | $24,550 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,600 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,440 |
Related jobs in Hattiesburg
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $34,750 |
| Cook | $29,360 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,270 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
| Bartender | $26,360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $26,260 |
| Dishwasher | $26,180 |
| Food Server | $25,970 |
| Cook | $23,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $22,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Hattiesburg?
The median hourly pay in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area is $10.50 ($21,830 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Hattiesburg than the national average?
No: $21,830 against $35,230 nationally, 38% less.
How does Hattiesburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $21,370, so Hattiesburg pays 2% more.
Where does Hattiesburg rank for waiter and waitress pay?
346 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,220 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.