Waiters and Waitresses pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $14.98 an hour ($31,150 a year). About 17,790 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Utah ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.92 | $18,550 |
| 25% of workers | $10.80 | $22,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.98 | $31,150 |
| 75% of workers | $23.24 | $48,330 |
| 90% of workers | $29.00 | $60,320 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $34,570 | 2,620 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $32,320 | 7,670 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $30,490 | 2,340 |
| Logan | $30,350 | 650 |
| St. George | $30,260 | 1,390 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,540 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,010 |
| Bartenders | $32,150 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $30,170 |
| Food Service Managers | $69,480 |
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