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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$26,870

Mean: $32,430

~$20,959 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$12.92

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

F

Difficult

Affordability score: 0/100

Monthly surplus

-$559/mo

Savings rate

-28%

Waiters and Waitresses salary in Casper, WY — median $26,870/year, range $20,900-$45,410

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$20,900

Median

$26,870

75th %

$45,410

Median is in the 24th percentile of the typical range

Waiters and Waitresses in other WY cities

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$26,790-0.3%

About Waiters and Waitresses salaries in Casper, WY

Waiters and Waitresses in Casper, WY earn a median of $26,870 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $32,430, 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 $20,900 and $45,410. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $12.92 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 Casper?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $26,870. The average (mean) is $32,430, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

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

About $12.92/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 Casper?

The middle 50% earn between $20,900 and $45,410. Below $20,900 is typically entry-level; above $45,410 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $26,870 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$26,870$20,959
Monthly$2,239$1,747
Biweekly$1,033$806
Weekly$517$403
Hourly (40h/wk)$12.92$10.08
Hourly (35h/wk)$14.76$11.52
Hourly (30h/wk)$17.22$13.44
Daily (8h)$103$81

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

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