Highest-Paying States for Waiters and Waitresses
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Hawaii$62,390
- 2Vermont$59,140
- 3Washington$56,130
- 4Oregon$48,410
- 5District of Columbia$47,850
- 6New York$47,020
- 7New Jersey$44,960
- 8Colorado$44,860
- 9Virginia$44,760
- 10Arizona$43,950
- 11Maine$43,370
- 12Massachusetts$38,460
- 13New Hampshire$38,430
- 14Connecticut$37,770
- 15Michigan$37,760