salary$25,700 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,570per year
Jobs in the area4,220people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Reno?
Expensive. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 83.3% 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 Reno, NV?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Reno, NV area is $25,700 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $24,960 and $36,570.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 83.3% 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 Reno, NV metro area.