salary$40,230 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,790per year
Jobs in the area2,710people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Ann Arbor?
Expensive. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 57.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $40,230 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $27,420 and $71,790.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 57.7% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.