The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Springfield, IL is $29,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,790.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $45,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.00 per hour. An estimated 1,840 people work as waiters and waitresses in Springfield, IL.
| Median (annual) | $29,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.00 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $45,970 |
| Employment | 1,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.