The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,060.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $49,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.28 per hour. An estimated 1,840 people work as waiters and waitresses in Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Median (annual) | $27,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.28 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $49,010 |
| Employment | 1,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.