Waiter Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median waiter in the Las Vegas area earns $27,110 a year ($13.03 an hour), 23% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 3% above the Nevada median ($26,410). Half of the 36,160 waiters there earn between $25,030 and $35,720.
Median $27,110
10th: $24,96090th: $61,340
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,960 | $24,960 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $25,030 | $24,960 | $27,750 |
| Median | $27,110 | $26,410 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $35,720 | $34,160 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $61,340 | $50,140 | $64,720 |
| Average | $38,200 | $36,870 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 36,160 | 42,520 | 2,270,910 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 44th 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 Las Vegas, NV
- Fast Food Worker: $31,950
- Bartender: $33,750
- Restaurant Cook: $38,800
- Food Service Supervisor: $44,710
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,870
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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.