How much does a waiter and waitress make in Springfield?
$36,170a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $17.39 an hour or $3,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.39
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,170Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| Median | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 75th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Boston, MA | $39,270 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,380 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,840 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $36,650 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35,950 |
| Providence, RI | $35,750 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $17.39 ($36,170 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $36,170 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $38,460, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for waiter and waitress pay?
121 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.