SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT is $32,320 a year, trailing the national median of $35,230 by 8.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT is $32,320 a year, trailing the national median of $35,230 by 8.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $22,310 and $48,570. The lowest tenth earn under $21,340, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,140.
The area has 7,670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ogden records the highest median at $34,570. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 569th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,340 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $22,310 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $32,320 | −8.3% |
| 75th | $48,570 | +37.9% |
| 90th | $61,140 | +73.5% |
| Mean | $37,590 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $34,570 | 2,620 | |
| 2 | Provo | $30,490 | 2,340 | |
| 3 | Logan | $30,350 | 650 | |
| 4 | St. George | $30,260 | 1,390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $32,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,679US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,320 a year, 8.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,340 to $61,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ogden, at $34,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $32,320, or $15.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,230, so pay in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $61,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ogden, at $34,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,670 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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