Waiters and Waitresses pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $12.91 an hour ($26,840 a year). About 28,760 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Alabama ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.96 | $16,550 |
| 25% of workers | $9.77 | $20,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.91 | $26,840 |
| 75% of workers | $13.90 | $28,900 |
| 90% of workers | $17.35 | $36,090 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $27,990 | 3,290 |
| Birmingham | $27,670 | 7,000 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $27,080 | 3,120 |
| Decatur | $27,010 | 670 |
| Tuscaloosa | $26,930 | 1,650 |
| Mobile | $26,860 | 2,510 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $26,470 | 1,310 |
| Montgomery | $26,360 | 2,300 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $25,990 | 1,100 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $24,640 | 600 |
| Dothan | $24,520 | 960 |
| Gadsden | $24,030 | 560 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,110 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Bartenders | $27,980 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,130 |
| Food Service Managers | $63,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,000 |
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