How much does a waiter and waitress make in Michigan?
$37,760a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Michigan. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $37,760Highest 10%: $64,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 90th | $64,350 | $30.94 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Muskegon, MI | $44,920 |
| Flint, MI | $44,030 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $42,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $41,380 |
| Bay City, MI | $40,500 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $40,230 |
| Jackson, MI | $39,920 |
| Saginaw, MI | $39,430 |
| Monroe, MI | $38,780 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,210 |
| Niles, MI | $38,130 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,760 |
| Midland, MI | $37,750 |
| Detroit, MI | $37,490 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,370 |
| South Bend, IN | $28,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.15 ($37,760 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $37,760 against $35,230 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Michigan rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Michigan ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, with a median of $44,920 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.