NH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-3031

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual Salary $39,270 +16% above national average (national: $33,760)
$44,310Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
10,840Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$39,270
$21,960
10th pct.
$69,190
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$21,960$10.56
25th percentile$30,230$14.54
50th percentile (median)$39,270$18.88
75th percentile$56,440$27.14
90th percentile (top earners)$69,190$33.26
Mean (average)$44,310$21.30

How New Hampshire Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Hampshire
New Hampshire (current) $39,270
Vermont $60,910 +55%
Hawaii $48,570 +24%
Washington $47,490 +21%
New York $46,460 +18%
District of Columbia $45,770 +17%
Maine $44,550 +13%
Rhode Island $42,600 +8%
New Jersey $38,720 -1%

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Related Occupations in New Hampshire

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290 7,860
Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,390 5,050
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,060 870
Cooks, Restaurant $39,050 6,980
Food Batchmakers $39,510 390
Orderlies $39,630 140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in New Hampshire?

The mean waiters and waitresses salary in New Hampshire is $44,310 per year. The median (middle) salary is $39,270 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in New Hampshire?

Entry-level waiters and waitressess (10th percentile) in New Hampshire typically earn around $21,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,230 per year.

What is the highest Waiters and Waitresses salary in New Hampshire?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Hampshire make approximately $69,190 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $56,440 per year.

How does the New Hampshire Waiters and Waitresses salary compare to the national average?

The median waiters and waitresses salary in New Hampshire is $39,270, which is +16% above national average of $33,760.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes