How much does a waiter and waitress make in Wenatchee?
$49,820a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.95
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $49,820Highest 10%: $93,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 75th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $93,210 | $44.81 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,060 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,560 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,240 |
Related jobs in Wenatchee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $73,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $57,870 |
| Bartender | $48,220 |
| Cook | $46,690 |
| Cook | $44,550 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $36,450 |
| Dishwasher | $36,390 |
| Cook | $36,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Wenatchee?
The median hourly pay in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area is $23.95 ($49,820 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Wenatchee than the national average?
Yes: $49,820 against $35,230 nationally, 41% more.
How does Wenatchee compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $56,130, so Wenatchee pays 11% less.
Where does Wenatchee rank for waiter and waitress pay?
16 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Wenatchee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,210 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.