How much does a waiter and waitress make in Washington?
$56,130a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Washington. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.99
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $56,130Highest 10%: $94,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| Median | $56,130 | $26.99 | |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $94,930 | $45.64 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $57,280 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 1. Hawaii | $62,390 |
| 2. Vermont | $59,140 |
| 3. Washington | $56,130 |
| 4. Oregon | $48,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,850 |
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $26.99 ($56,130 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $56,130 against $35,230 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Washington rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $57,280 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.