Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alabama
Ranked #45 of 51 · AL
32.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $27,200 ≈ $13/hr
Median annual salary $26,840
Employment 28,760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $16,550P25 $20,320 Median $26,840P75 $28,900P90 $36,090
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Alabama earn between $16,550 and $36,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Alabama is $27,200, about 32.1% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $13/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $27,990 | $28,330 | 3,290 |
| Birmingham, AL | $27,670 | $27,870 | 7,000 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $27,080 | $28,580 | 3,120 |
| Decatur, AL | $27,010 | $26,240 | 670 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26,930 | $28,240 | 1,650 |
| Mobile, AL | $26,860 | $27,680 | 2,510 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $26,470 | $26,860 | 1,310 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,360 | $26,200 | 2,300 |