Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Washington
Ranked #2 of 51 · WA
51.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,590 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $56,130
Employment 45,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,710P25 $45,910 Median $56,130P75 $73,840P90 $94,930
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Washington earn between $36,710 and $94,930. 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 Washington is $60,590, about 51.2% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57,280 | $62,940 | 26,530 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $56,730 | $58,210 | 340 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,700 | $59,820 | 1,450 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $55,270 | $61,770 | 1,370 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $54,870 | $57,990 | 410 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $53,060 | $58,410 | 830 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $53,000 | $59,860 | 1,410 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $51,460 | $58,600 | 1,510 |