How much does a waiter and waitress make in Walla Walla?
$56,730a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Walla Walla, WA metro area. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,590Median: $56,730Highest 10%: $79,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $73,380 | $35.28 | |
| 90th | $79,340 | $38.14 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Seattle, WA | $57,280 |
| 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 Walla Walla
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $57,470 |
| Bartender | $54,030 |
| Cook | $46,170 |
| Cook | $44,050 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $40,030 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,700 |
| Food Server | $36,170 |
| Dishwasher | $36,110 |
| Host and Hostess | $35,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $35,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Walla Walla?
The median hourly pay in the Walla Walla, WA metro area is $27.27 ($56,730 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Walla Walla than the national average?
Yes: $56,730 against $35,230 nationally, 61% more.
How does Walla Walla compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $56,130, so Walla Walla pays 1% more.
Where does Walla Walla rank for waiter and waitress pay?
5 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Walla Walla?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,340 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.