Local Salary Data

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alabama

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$27,550
6 filings
DOL Median (Alabama)
$27,550
vs National
+37.7%
National: $20,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,342
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$27,550
+37.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Waiters and Waitresses in Alabama earns $27,550 in nominal terms, which is 37.7% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,342 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Alabama

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
North Harbor Project Inc dba The Fat Mermaid$27,55010
CHEF SAKE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BARN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Alabama?

The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Alabama is $27,550 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Alabama a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?

A Waiters and Waitresses in Alabama earns 37.7% more than the national median of $20,000, or $31,342 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.