salary$30,060 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,570per year
Jobs in the area5,210people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford High Point?
Expensive. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 49.8% 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 High Point, NC?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $30,060 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $16,380 and $59,570.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 49.8% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.