salary$48,560 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,500per year
Jobs in the area3,420people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Spokane?
Expensive. Rent of $1,489 a month takes 36.8% 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 Spokane, WA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $48,560 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $35,930 and $81,500.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Spokane?
Typical rent of $1,489 a month takes 36.8% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.