Waiter Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median waiter in the Charlotte area earns $36,430 a year ($17.51 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($35,230) and 13% above the North Carolina median ($32,150). Half of the 19,990 waiters there earn between $21,030 and $57,580.
Median $36,430
10th: $18,10090th: $74,440
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18,100 | $17,140 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $21,030 | $20,800 | $27,750 |
| Median | $36,430 | $32,150 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $57,580 | $48,550 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $74,440 | $62,670 | $64,720 |
| Average | $40,850 | $37,850 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 19,990 | 71,940 | 2,270,910 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Raleigh, NC: $34,860
- 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
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Similar jobs in Charlotte, NC
- Fast Food Worker: $28,880
- Bartender: $37,390
- Restaurant Cook: $37,030
- Food Service Supervisor: $47,280
- Food Preparation Worker: $34,180
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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.