Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Georgia
Waiters and Waitresses in Georgia earn a median of $18,700 a year, −47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $18,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −47% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 76,470
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080; the top 10% earn over $46,860. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,850 median in Georgia
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,820 median in Georgia
- Bartenders$22,830 median in Georgia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,920 median in Georgia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,530 median in Georgia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,920 median in Georgia
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Georgia
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Georgia?
The median is $18,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080 and the top 10% earn over $46,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−47% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.