The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Asheville, NC is $29,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,600.
Pay spans roughly $17,100 at the 10th percentile to $57,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.34 per hour. An estimated 4,380 people work as waiters and waitresses in Asheville, NC.
| Median (annual) | $29,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.34 |
| 10th percentile | $17,100 |
| 90th percentile | $57,580 |
| Employment | 4,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.