The salary statistics and trend of waiters and waitresses in the industry of drinking places (alcoholic beverages) 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 | $17,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for waiters and waitresses in the industry of drinking places (alcoholic beverages). 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 $37,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent waiters and waitresses is $17,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of waiters and waitresses in the industry of Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,060 | 2.39% | 8.67% |
| 2016 | $19,580 | 2.86% | - |
| 2015 | $19,020 | 2.84% | - |
| 2014 | $18,480 | 0.65% | - |
| 2013 | $18,360 | 0.22% | - |
| 2012 | $18,320 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Special Food Services | |
| Casino Hotels | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Accommodation | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
| Rooming and Boarding Houses | |
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