Waiters and Waitresses Salary in California

Median Salary

$36,080

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.35

per hour

Employment

229,970

in California

vs. National Avg

+2.4%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, California pays 2.4% MORE for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,593

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

75%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$34,320

25th

$34,900

Median

$36,080

75th

$39,870

90th

$68,950

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).