How much does a waiter and waitress make in North Carolina?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in North Carolina. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 71,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,140Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $62,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,140 | $8.24 | |
| 25th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $62,670 | $30.13 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,020 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,430 |
| Durham, NC | $35,230 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,450 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $34,080 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,610 |
| Greensboro, NC | $30,060 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,550 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $29,520 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,330 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,310 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $28,870 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,680 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,530 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $26,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 24. West Virginia | $35,380 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $34,690 |
| 26. Nebraska | $33,770 |
| 27. North Carolina | $32,150 |
| 28. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 29. Utah | $31,150 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $35,230 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for waiter and waitress pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $39,020 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.