The salary statistics and trend of waiters and waitresses in the industry of traveler accommodation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare waiters and waitresses salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for waiters and waitresses in the industry of traveler accommodation. 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 $48,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent waiters and waitresses is $17,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of waiters and waitresses in the industry of Traveler Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,440 | 5.97% | 15.51% |
| 2016 | $21,100 | 6.49% | - |
| 2015 | $19,730 | 2.74% | - |
| 2014 | $19,190 | 0.73% | - |
| 2013 | $19,050 | 0.47% | - |
| 2012 | $18,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of waiters and waitresses in ten industries within the accommodation and food services 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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