salary$21,670 a year$10 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,720per year
Jobs in the area1,920people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Cedar Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 64.7% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $21,670 a year ($10 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $48,720.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 64.7% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.