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Waiters and Waitresses in Florida earned a median of $36,150 a year ($17.38 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $35,230; 207,180 were employed there, ranking #21 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,150 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $41,840 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.38 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $27,230 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $28,550 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $47,590 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $63,580 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 207,180 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 20.864 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.43 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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