The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $28,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,200.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $50,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.87 per hour. An estimated 5,840 people work as waiters and waitresses in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $28,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.87 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $50,540 |
| Employment | 5,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.