The salary statistics and trend of waiters and waitresses in the industry of other general merchandise 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.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $19,520 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $40,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for waiters and waitresses in the industry of other general merchandise 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 $40,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent waiters and waitresses is $17,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of waiters and waitresses in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,520 | 1.49% | 7.12% |
| 2015 | $19,230 | 1.87% | - |
| 2014 | $18,870 | 0.85% | - |
| 2013 | $18,710 | 3.10% | - |
| 2012 | $18,130 | - | - |
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.
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