Food Servers Salary in Michigan
Food Servers in Michigan earn a median of $34,260 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,700
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,730; the top 10% earn over $38,180. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,930 median in Michigan
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,870 median in Michigan
- Waiters and Waitresses$37,760 median in Michigan
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,390 median in Michigan
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,650 median in Michigan
- Cooks, Fast Food$29,460 median in Michigan
Food Servers pay in Michigan
How much do food servers make in Michigan?
The median is $34,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,730 and the top 10% earn over $38,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.