Waiter Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median waiter in the Birmingham area earns $27,670 a year ($13.30 an hour), 21% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 3% above the Alabama median ($26,840). Half of the 7,000 waiters there earn between $21,160 and $29,810.
Median $27,670
10th: $16,84090th: $36,540
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,840 | $16,550 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $21,160 | $20,320 | $27,750 |
| Median | $27,670 | $26,840 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $29,810 | $28,900 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $36,540 | $36,090 | $64,720 |
| Average | $27,870 | $27,200 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 7,000 | 28,760 | 2,270,910 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Fast Food Worker: $27,020
- Bartender: $30,010
- Restaurant Cook: $34,340
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,260
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.