How much does a waiter and waitress make in Seattle?
$57,280a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $27.54 an hour or $4,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.54
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 26,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $57,280Highest 10%: $95,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $57,280 | $27.54 | |
| 75th | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $95,940 | $46.13 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Walla Walla, WA | $56,730 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $55,270 |
| Longview, WA | $54,870 |
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $53,060 |
| Olympia, WA | $53,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $51,460 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $49,820 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,060 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,560 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,240 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $80,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $61,610 |
| Bartender | $58,180 |
| Cook | $53,910 |
| Cook | $51,530 |
| Cook | $50,870 |
| Cook | $47,730 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $45,120 |
| Cook | $44,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $43,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $27.54 ($57,280 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $57,280 against $35,230 nationally, 63% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $56,130, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for waiter and waitress pay?
4 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,940 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.