The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Washington is $47,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,520.
Pay spans roughly $34,910 at the 10th percentile to $91,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.83 per hour. An estimated 43,720 people work as waiters and waitresses in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $47,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.83 |
| 10th percentile | $34,910 |
| 90th percentile | $91,730 |
| Employment | 43,720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.