salary$36,610 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Vallejo, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$68,290per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Vallejo?
Expensive. Rent of $2,492 a month takes 81.7% 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 Vallejo, CA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Vallejo, CA area is $36,610 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,490 and $68,290.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Vallejo?
Typical rent of $2,492 a month takes 81.7% 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 Vallejo, CA metro area.