The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Modesto, CA is $34,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,590.
Pay spans roughly $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $63,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.50 per hour. An estimated 2,280 people work as waiters and waitresses in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $34,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.50 |
| 10th percentile | $33,280 |
| 90th percentile | $63,160 |
| Employment | 2,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.