salary$24,550 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,480per year
Jobs in the area8,060people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Memphis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 68.4% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $24,550 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $47,480.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 68.4% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.