Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $18.23 an hour ($37,920 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). District of Columbia ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| 25% of workers | $17.90 | $37,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| 75% of workers | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| 90% of workers | $26.27 | $54,650 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $37,540 | 5,760 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,600 |
| Dishwashers | $38,670 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $37,570 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,450 |
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