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Waiters and Waitresses salary in Alabama (May 2025)

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Waiters and Waitresses in Alabama earned a median of $26,840 a year ($12.91 an hour) in May 2025, 24% below the national median of $35,230; 28,760 were employed there, ranking #39 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

✓ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

MeasureAlabamaUnited States
Median annual wage$26,840$35,230
Mean annual wage$27,200$40,060
Median hourly wage$12.91$16.94
10th percentile$16,550$18,100
25th percentile$20,320$27,750
75th percentile$28,900$47,110
90th percentile$36,090$64,720
Employment28,7602,270,910
Jobs per 1,00013.605—
Location quotient0.931.00

Frequently asked questions

How much do waiters and waitresses make in Alabama?

Waiters and Waitresses in Alabama earned a median of $26,840 a year ($12.91 an hour) in May 2025, 24% below the national median of $35,230; 28,760 were employed there, ranking #39 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in Alabama?

The middle 50% of waiters and waitresses in Alabama earned between $20,320 and $28,900; the top 10% earned $36,090 or more.

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 10:03 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.

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