Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #28 of 51 · NC
5.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,850 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $32,150
Employment 71,940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $17,140P25 $20,800 Median $32,150P75 $48,550P90 $62,670
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in North Carolina earn between $17,140 and $62,670. 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 North Carolina is $37,850, about 5.5% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $36,430 | $40,850 | 19,990 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $35,230 | $38,040 | 3,560 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,860 | $39,430 | 10,290 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,450 | $39,780 | 3,250 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $34,080 | $38,240 | 1,040 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,610 | $36,000 | 4,920 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,060 | $36,630 | 5,210 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,550 | $34,790 | 3,940 |