The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Columbia, SC is $18,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $24,650.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $45,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $8.78 per hour. An estimated 5,920 people work as waiters and waitresses in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $18,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $24,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $8.78 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $45,250 |
| Employment | 5,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.