The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $28,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,910.
Pay spans roughly $24,960 at the 10th percentile to $62,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.89 per hour. An estimated 3,620 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $28,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.89 |
| 10th percentile | $24,960 |
| 90th percentile | $62,280 |
| Employment | 3,620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.