salary$35,070 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,720per year
Jobs in the area13,460people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Roseville?
Expensive. Rent of $2,710 a month takes 92.7% 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 Roseville, CA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $35,070 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $79,720.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Roseville?
Typical rent of $2,710 a month takes 92.7% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.