The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $25,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,240.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $48,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.25 per hour. An estimated 1,190 people work as waiters and waitresses in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $25,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.25 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $48,020 |
| Employment | 1,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.