The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Traverse City, MI is $35,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,500.
Pay spans roughly $22,040 at the 10th percentile to $64,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.28 per hour. An estimated 1,650 people work as waiters and waitresses in Traverse City, MI.
| Median (annual) | $35,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.28 |
| 10th percentile | $22,040 |
| 90th percentile | $64,240 |
| Employment | 1,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.