salary$36,670 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,170per year
Jobs in the area5,080people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 61.2% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $36,670 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,610 and $62,170.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 61.2% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.