salary$36,630 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,190per year
Jobs in the area13,140people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Jacksonville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 56.3% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Jacksonville, FL area is $36,630 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,740 and $64,190.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 56.3% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.