salary$29,920 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$39,060per year
Jobs in the area2,550people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Sioux Falls?
Expensive. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 52.7% 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 Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $29,920 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $28,020 and $39,060.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 52.7% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.