DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$17,430
vs National
-12.9%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$11,938
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,430
-12.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Washington, DC earns $17,430 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $11,938 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOI 38 | $31,200 | 2 |
| CHONTONG LLC | $20,675 | 3 |
| Galae Thai, Inc | $17,430 | 4 |
| Charoen Inc | $17,430 | 3 |
| Aroi Thai | $17,430 | 5 |
| KAZ SUSHI BISTRO | $17,160 | 3 |
| Thaitanic, Inc. | $17,160 | 2 |
| Paragon Thai | $17,160 | 1 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Washington, DC?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Washington, DC is $17,430 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Washington, DC earns 12.9% less than the national median of $20,000, or $11,938 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.