Waiters and Waitresses Salary in the Industry of Department Stores

The salary statistics and trend of waiters and waitresses in the industry of department stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare waiters and waitresses salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$17,080
25th Percentile Wage
$18,020
50th Percentile Wage
$19,260
75th Percentile Wage
$22,730
90th Percentile Wage
$25,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for waiters and waitresses in the industry of department stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) waiters and waitresses is $25,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent waiters and waitresses is $17,080.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of waiters and waitresses in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$19,260
2.18% -13.19%
2015
$18,840
-2.71% -
2014
$19,350
-15.50% -
2013
$22,350
2.46% -
2012
$21,800
- -

Table 3. Compare Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of waiters and waitresses in 19 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of waiters and waitresses in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$23,150
Nonstore Retailers
$21,060
Vending Machine Operators
$20,910
Health and Personal Care Stores
$20,360
Health and Personal Care Stores
$20,360
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$20,360
Grocery Stores
$19,990
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$19,780
Other General Merchandise Stores
$19,520
Specialty Food Stores
$19,450
Department Stores
$19,260
Home Furnishings Stores
$18,630
Direct Selling Establishments
$18,520
Furniture Stores
$18,500
Used Merchandise Stores
$18,380
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$18,160
Clothing Stores
$18,160
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$18,120
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$18,080

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