Local Salary Data

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Michigan

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

Local Median
$25,000
1 filings
DOL Median (Michigan)
$25,000
vs National
+25%
National: $20,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,594
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$25,000
+25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Waiters and Waitresses in Michigan earns $25,000 in nominal terms, which is 25% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,594 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Michigan

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Kelmend and Arlinda, LLC$21,4035
Lexes, LLC$21,3417
China GardenN/A1
Kbop IncN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Michigan?

The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Michigan is $25,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

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

A Waiters and Waitresses in Michigan earns 25% more than the national median of $20,000, or $27,594 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.