salary$30,490 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$20,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,290per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Provo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,375 a month takes 54.1% 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 Provo, UT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area is $30,490 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $20,510 and $61,290.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Provo?
Typical rent of $1,375 a month takes 54.1% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area.