Waiter Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median waiter in the Tampa area earns $37,070 a year ($17.82 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($35,230) and 3% above the Florida median ($36,150). Half of the 25,280 waiters there earn between $28,860 and $49,430.
Median $37,070
10th: $27,31090th: $72,180
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,310 | $27,230 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $28,860 | $28,550 | $27,750 |
| Median | $37,070 | $36,150 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $49,430 | $47,590 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $72,180 | $63,580 | $64,720 |
| Average | $44,090 | $41,840 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 25,280 | 207,180 | 2,270,910 |
Tampa, FL ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Jacksonville, FL: $36,630
- Miami, FL: $36,070
- Orlando, FL: $35,410
- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
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- Fast Food Worker: $29,260
- Bartender: $37,460
- Restaurant Cook: $37,010
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,240
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,330
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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.