Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $13.94 an hour ($29,000 a year). About 2,920 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Alabama ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.10 | $23,080 |
| 25% of workers | $12.99 | $27,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| 75% of workers | $14.84 | $30,860 |
| 90% of workers | $17.20 | $35,770 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $30,370 | 730 |
| Huntsville | $30,180 | 290 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $29,750 | 140 |
| Tuscaloosa | $29,640 | 180 |
| Mobile | $29,560 | 260 |
| Decatur | $29,220 | 60 |
| Montgomery | $28,860 | 190 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $27,910 | 60 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $26,780 | 70 |
| Dothan | $26,000 | 180 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,840 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $32,180 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $27,120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,130 |
| Food Service Managers | $63,010 |
| Dishwashers | $28,930 |
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