District of Columbia Wages 35-3031.00 - Waiters and Waitresses Bright Outlook  

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $47,850.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,400 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $100,240 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $35,230.
  • 10% of workers earn $18,100 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $64,720 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$18,100$27,750$35,230$47,110$64,720
District of Columbia$36,400$36,400$47,850$78,520$100,240
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$31,880$36,400$46,040$60,180$81,060

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $23.01 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.50 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $48.19 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.94 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $8.70 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $31.12 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$8.70$13.34$16.94$22.65$31.12
District of Columbia$17.50$17.50$23.01$37.75$48.19
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$15.33$17.50$22.14$28.93$38.97