Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Delaware
Waiters and Waitresses in Delaware earn a median of $36,880 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,580
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $62,000. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,200 median in Delaware
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31,200 median in Delaware
- Bartenders$36,840 median in Delaware
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,300 median in Delaware
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,430 median in Delaware
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,880 median in Delaware
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Delaware
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Delaware?
The median is $36,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $62,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.