The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $38,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,500.
Pay spans roughly $31,130 at the 10th percentile to $76,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.48 per hour. An estimated 45,170 people work as waiters and waitresses in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $38,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.48 |
| 10th percentile | $31,130 |
| 90th percentile | $76,220 |
| Employment | 45,170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.