salary$26,860 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$35,950per year
Jobs in the area2,510people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Mobile?
Expensive. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 56.2% 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 Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Mobile, AL area is $26,860 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $16,420 and $35,950.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 56.2% 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 Mobile, AL metro area.