salary$36,660 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,210per year
Jobs in the area7,980people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 76.6% 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 Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $36,660 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $28,320 and $64,210.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 76.6% 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.