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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Utah
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Utah?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$31,150
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.3% vs 2024
$37,360
Mean Salary
$31,150
Median Salary
$14.98
Hourly Rate
17,790 people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Utah
Waiters and Waitresses salary by percentile in Utah
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Waiters and Waitresses in Utah earn a median salary of $31,150 per year ($2,595/month).
This is 8.3% below the national average of $33,965.
Utah ranks #29 out of 51 states for Waiters and Waitresses pay.
Approximately 17,790 people work in this occupation across Utah.
Salaries increased by 4.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.37
English Language
3.75
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Food Production
3.25
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Utah range from $18,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $22,470 and $48,330.
Median $31,150
P10: $18,550P25: $22,470P75: $48,330P90: $60,320
10th
$18,550
25th
$22,470
Median
$31,150
75th
$48,330
90th
$60,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$18,550
$8.92
$1,545
25th Percentile
$22,470
$10.80
$1,872
Median (50th)
$31,150
$14.98
$2,595
75th Percentile
$48,330
$23.24
$4,027
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,320
$29.00
$5,026
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Utah is $31,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,360.
What is the salary range for a Waiters and Waitresses in Utah?
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Utah range from $18,550 at the 10th percentile to $60,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $22,470 and $48,330.
What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Utah?
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses positions in Utah typically start around $18,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $22,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Utah?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 17,790 people are employed as Waiters and Waitresses in Utah.
What is the hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Utah?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Utah is approximately $14.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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