Food Servers Salary in District of Columbia
Food Servers in District of Columbia earn a median of $37,920 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $54,650. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,450 median in District of Columbia
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,850 median in District of Columbia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39,080 median in District of Columbia
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,260 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Fast Food$44,670 median in District of Columbia
Food Servers pay in District of Columbia
How much do food servers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $37,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $54,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.