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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$46,480

Mean: $51,600

~$36,254 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$22.35

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

C

Manageable

Affordability score: 57/100

Monthly surplus

$752/mo

Savings rate

23%

Waiters and Waitresses salary in Greeley, CO — median $46,480/year, range $33,050-$65,290

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$33,050

Median

$46,480

75th %

$65,290

Median is in the 42th percentile of the typical range

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About Waiters and Waitresses salaries in Greeley, CO

Waiters and Waitresses in Greeley, CO earn a median of $46,480 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $51,600, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most waiters and waitresses in this area earn between $33,050 and $65,290. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $22.35 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

3% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

3% growth. Fine dining still values experienced servers who know wine pairings and can manage large parties. The casual dining space is shifting toward counter-service models with smaller waitstaff teams.

Worth knowing: At upscale restaurants in major cities, servers can clear $60K–$80K annually with tips. The variability is huge though — a slow Tuesday and a packed Saturday are very different paydays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a waiters and waitresses in Greeley?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $46,480. The average (mean) is $51,600, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a waiters and waitresses make per hour in Greeley?

About $22.35/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in Greeley?

The middle 50% earn between $33,050 and $65,290. Below $33,050 is typically entry-level; above $65,290 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $46,480 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$46,480$36,254
Monthly$3,873$3,021
Biweekly$1,788$1,394
Weekly$894$697
Hourly (40h/wk)$22.35$17.43
Hourly (35h/wk)$25.54$19.92
Hourly (30h/wk)$29.79$23.24
Daily (8h)$179$139

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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