Waiters and Waitresses in Illinois
SOC 35-3031 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
72,900Jobs in Illinois
$35,610Mean annual wage
32nd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 75th percentile | $32,720 | $15.73 |
| 90th percentile | $49,470 | $23.78 |
| Mean | $35,610 | $17.12 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($68,260), Washington ($60,590), District of Columbia (not a state) ($59,510); the lowest are Louisiana ($22,350), Mississippi ($24,680), Oklahoma ($25,870). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 72,900 | $35,610 | $31,200 |
| Iowa | 22,410 | $26,940 | $21,000 |
| Indiana | 43,620 | $31,170 | $28,480 |
| Kentucky | 27,150 | $35,410 | $29,660 |
| Missouri | 41,640 | $38,620 | $29,400 |
| Wisconsin | 36,220 | $34,570 | $29,670 |