Waiters and Waitresses pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $12.65 an hour ($26,310 a year). About 3,830 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Alaska ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.91 | $24,770 |
| 25% of workers | $12.16 | $25,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.65 | $26,310 |
| 75% of workers | $14.20 | $29,540 |
| 90% of workers | $30.81 | $64,080 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $26,530 | 490 |
| Anchorage | $26,080 | 2,340 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,280 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $46,570 |
| Bartenders | $30,460 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,040 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 |
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