The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Columbus, GA-AL is $17,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $23,550.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $38,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $8.41 per hour. An estimated 1,870 people work as waiters and waitresses in Columbus, GA-AL.
| Median (annual) | $17,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $23,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $8.41 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $38,500 |
| Employment | 1,870 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.