Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary (2025)
Based on 293,900 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,030 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $31,190 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $35,360 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $38,500 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $46,120 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$28K
25th
$31K
Median
$35K
75th
$39K
90th
$46K
Highest Paying States for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $45,670 |
| California | $43,580 |
| New York | $42,560 |
| Washington | $42,000 |
| District of Columbia | $41,460 |
| Colorado | $40,920 |
| Vermont | $40,840 |
| Oregon | $39,210 |
| Maine | $38,530 |
| Massachusetts | $38,520 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $45,670 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $38,520 — a difference of $7,150. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 293,900 workers were employed as Food Servers, Nonrestaurants in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $36,140 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 35-3041