How much does a waiter and waitress make in Salem?
$48,720a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.42 an hour or $4,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.42
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $48,720Highest 10%: $74,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 75th | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 90th | $74,850 | $35.99 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Bend, OR | $50,480 |
| Medford, OR | $50,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,950 |
| Albany, OR | $47,440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $46,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $42,930 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Bartender | $38,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,250 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 |
| Cook | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.42 ($48,720 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,720 against $35,230 nationally, 38% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for waiter and waitress pay?
20 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,850 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.