Waiters and Waitresses Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #3 of 51 · DC

48.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,510 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $47,850
Employment 11,530

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,400P25 $36,400 Median $47,850P75 $78,520P90 $100,240

About 80% of waiters and waitressess in District of Columbia earn between $36,400 and $100,240. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$59,510
U.S. average
$40,060

The mean waiters and waitresses salary in District of Columbia is $59,510, about 48.6% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,040 $51,820 46,160

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do waiters and waitresses make in District of Columbia?

The median waiters and waitresses salary in District of Columbia is $47,850 per year (mean $59,510), and about 80% earn between $36,400 and $100,240.

How much do waiters and waitresses make per hour in District of Columbia?

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is District of Columbia a high-paying state for waiters and waitresses?

District of Columbia ranks #3 of 51 states for waiters and waitresses pay. Its mean salary of $59,510 is about 48.6% above the U.S. average of $40,060.

Which metro areas in District of Columbia pay waiters and waitresses the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia for waiters and waitresses are Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($46,040), by median annual wage.

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