Waiters and Waitresses pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $8.99 an hour ($18,700 a year). About 76,470 people work in this job there.
That is 47% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Georgia ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| 25% of workers | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $8.99 | $18,700 |
| 75% of workers | $17.24 | $35,850 |
| 90% of workers | $22.53 | $46,860 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | $21,090 | 2,030 |
| Rome | $20,980 | 740 |
| Savannah | $20,830 | 4,940 |
| Columbus | $20,800 | 2,080 |
| Warner Robins | $19,070 | 1,350 |
| Valdosta | $18,510 | 1,150 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $18,460 | 45,880 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $18,390 | 3,820 |
| Albany | $18,330 | 900 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $18,250 | 1,510 |
| Gainesville | $17,980 | 1,390 |
| Dalton | $17,930 | 680 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $17,830 | 1,660 |
| Hinesville | $17,640 | 280 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,250 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,850 |
| Bartenders | $22,830 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,920 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,280 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,530 |
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