The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Michigan is $35,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,530.
Pay spans roughly $22,010 at the 10th percentile to $63,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.28 per hour. An estimated 64,920 people work as waiters and waitresses in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $35,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.28 |
| 10th percentile | $22,010 |
| 90th percentile | $63,800 |
| Employment | 64,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.