Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alabama
Waiters and Waitresses in Alabama earn a median of $26,840 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,760
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,550; the top 10% earn over $36,090. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,130 median in Alabama
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,360 median in Alabama
- Bartenders$27,980 median in Alabama
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,700 median in Alabama
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,000 median in Alabama
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,470 median in Alabama
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Alabama
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Alabama?
The median is $26,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,550 and the top 10% earn over $36,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.