Waiters and Waitresses pay in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $18.48 an hour ($38,430 a year). About 10,030 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). New Hampshire ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in New Hampshire
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.12 | $21,060 |
| 25% of workers | $14.44 | $30,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| 75% of workers | $24.67 | $51,320 |
| 90% of workers | $35.01 | $72,810 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in New Hampshire metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $38,430 | 2,590 |
New Hampshire unemployment rate: 2.8% (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 New Hampshire
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $49,710 |
| Bartenders | $28,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,780 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,920 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,290 |
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