Server Assistant Salary
Updated August 22, 2022
Average Server Assistant Salary
$12.33hourly
$25,654 yearly
Entry level Salary
$19,000 yearly$19,000
10 %
$25,654
Median
$33,000
90 %
How much does a Server Assistant make?
Server assistants make $25,654 per year on average, or $12.33 per hour, in the United States. Server assistants on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $19,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $33,000.
Location impacts how much a server assistant can expect to make. Server assistants make the most in Maine, Vermont, Washington, Idaho, and Connecticut.
Highest Paying States For Server Assistants
The darker areas on the map show where server assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Average Salary:
Server Assistant average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $27,665 | $13.30 | 218 |
| 2 | Maine | $33,325 | $16.02 | 103 |
| 3 | Idaho | $29,105 | $13.99 | 162 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $22,792 | $10.96 | 647 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $28,047 | $13.48 | 936 |
| 6 | Vermont | $30,387 | $14.61 | 45 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $29,097 | $13.99 | 302 |
| 8 | Washington | $30,380 | $14.61 | 497 |
| 9 | Colorado | $24,868 | $11.96 | 896 |
| 10 | California | $28,731 | $13.81 | 2,864 |
| 11 | Oregon | $28,967 | $13.93 | 332 |
| 12 | Texas | $22,861 | $10.99 | 3,836 |
| 13 | Arizona | $22,996 | $11.06 | 1,017 |
| 14 | Michigan | $22,840 | $10.98 | 1,147 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $30,968 | $14.89 | 78 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $28,686 | $13.79 | 630 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $22,087 | $10.62 | 229 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $26,349 | $12.67 | 44 |
| 19 | Ohio | $22,146 | $10.65 | 1,531 |
| 20 | Georgia | $23,180 | $11.14 | 1,288 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $26,143 | $12.57 | 87 |
| 22 | Indiana | $21,924 | $10.54 | 972 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $22,059 | $10.61 | 457 |
| 24 | New York | $25,691 | $12.35 | 1,240 |
| 25 | Illinois | $23,141 | $11.13 | 1,350 |
| 26 | Maryland | $24,659 | $11.86 | 727 |
| 27 | Delaware | $23,565 | $11.33 | 128 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $21,465 | $10.32 | 1,475 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $21,352 | $10.27 | 90 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $21,201 | $10.19 | 1,261 |
| 31 | Florida | $21,261 | $10.22 | 3,455 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $26,983 | $12.97 | 61 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $21,415 | $10.30 | 565 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $21,328 | $10.25 | 236 |
| 35 | Kansas | $21,053 | $10.12 | 363 |
| 36 | Nevada | $20,121 | $9.67 | 448 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $21,596 | $10.38 | 185 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $20,246 | $9.73 | 706 |
| 39 | Missouri | $20,956 | $10.07 | 845 |
| 40 | Virginia | $21,232 | $10.21 | 1,108 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $19,322 | $9.29 | 981 |
| 42 | Montana | $20,706 | $9.95 | 158 |
| 43 | Iowa | $20,041 | $9.64 | 362 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $19,198 | $9.23 | 450 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $20,570 | $9.89 | 608 |
| 46 | Alabama | $19,438 | $9.35 | 495 |
| 47 | Alaska | $19,984 | $9.61 | 38 |
| 48 | Utah | $18,763 | $9.02 | 359 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $16,229 | $7.80 | 263 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $16,324 | $7.85 | 179 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $18,390 | $8.84 | 44 |
Highest Paying Cities For Server Assistants
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $30,457 | $14.64 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $28,924 | $13.91 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $28,783 | $13.84 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $28,550 | $13.73 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $25,597 | $12.31 |
| 6 | Colorado Springs, CO | $24,875 | $11.96 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $23,192 | $11.15 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $23,135 | $11.12 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $23,007 | $11.06 |
| 10 | Amarillo, TX | $22,996 | $11.06 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $22,370 | $10.75 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City, OK | $22,078 | $10.61 |
| 13 | Charleston, WV | $22,014 | $10.58 |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | $21,884 | $10.52 |
| 15 | Albuquerque, NM | $21,610 | $10.39 |
Server Assistant Salary Details
What is a Server Assistant's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $25,654 | $2,138 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
| Food Runner/Busser | $28,577 | $2,381 | $13.74 | 124,680 |
| Room Service Server | $26,717 | $2,226 | $12.84 | 144,551 |
| Dining Room Server | $29,540 | $2,462 | $14.20 | 99,079 |
| Fine Dining Server | $32,140 | $2,678 | $15.45 | 77,549 |
| Restaurant Server | $24,558 | $2,047 | $11.81 | 141,250 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Server Assistants The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer High School | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 2 | Anthony | $34,584 | $16.63 | 5 |
| 3 | Sailfish Club of Florida | $34,306 | $16.49 | 2 |
| 4 | Bay Head Yacht Club | $33,657 | $16.18 | |
| 5 | Blue Bird | $32,108 | $15.44 | 2 |
| 6 | Sutter Health | $31,682 | $15.23 | 2 |
| 7 | Nobu Restaurants | $30,895 | $14.85 | 1 |
| 8 | Erickson Senior Living | $30,613 | $14.72 | 85 |
| 9 | Oahu Country Club | $30,115 | $14.48 | |
| 10 | Wegmans Food Markets | $29,847 | $14.35 | 25 |
| 11 | Kona Grill | $29,668 | $14.26 | 47 |
| 12 | ADA-ES | $29,501 | $14.18 | 3 |
| 13 | Gravie | $29,452 | $14.16 | 4 |
| 14 | Andiamo | $29,335 | $14.10 | 1 |
| 15 | Texas | $29,149 | $14.01 | 5 |
| 16 | Piatti Ristorante | $29,057 | $13.97 | |
| 17 | Tableau | $28,825 | $13.86 | |
| 18 | The Fish Market Restaurants | $28,800 | $13.85 | 8 |
| 19 | Compass Group USA | $28,786 | $13.84 | 1,602 |
| 20 | Kingfish Restaurant | $28,531 | $13.72 | 30 |
Server Assistant Salary Trends
Server Assistant Salary By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $22,800 | $10.94 |
| Mid Level | $28,400 | $13.66 |
| Senior Level | $28,200 | $13.57 |
Average Server Assistant Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Server Assistant Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,700 | $12.33 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $24,100 | $11.57 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | $22,800 | $10.98 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | $21,700 | $10.44 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $20,700 | $9.96 | +4.6% |
Recently Added Server Assistant Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Hotels & Resorts | Edison Server Assistant +Tips | Asheville, NC | 07/26/2022 | $29,218 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | 1832 Steakhouse Server Assistant | Durant, OK | 07/24/2022 | $33,392 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | 1832 Steakhouse Server Assistant | Denison, TX | 07/24/2022 | $33,392 |
| Watershed Pub & Kitchen | Host/Server Assistant | Seattle, WA | 07/23/2022 | $12,522 |
| Omni Hotels | Great Hall Bar Server Assistant L + Tips | Asheville, NC | 07/23/2022 | $29,218 |
| John Knox Village of Florida | Server Assistant | Pompano Beach, FL | 07/23/2022 | $29,218 |
| Puttshack | Server Assistants/Food Runners | Boston, MA | 07/23/2022 | $25,044 |
| Compass Group, North America | 601 Server Assistant-FTX Arena | Miami, FL | 07/23/2022 | $24,001 |
| King Tide Fish and Shell | Server Assistant | Portland, OR | 07/22/2022 | $31,305 |
| Austin Country Club | Restaurant Food Runner/Serving Assistant | Austin, TX | 07/20/2022 | $33,392 |
Server Assistant Salaries FAQs
What state pays Server Assistants the most?
Maine pays Server Assistants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $33,325 per year, or $16.02 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Server Assistant?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Server Assistant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $30,968 per year.
What type of Server Assistant gets paid the most?
Caterer/Server gets paid the most. Caterer/Server made a median salary of $33,737. The best-paid 10 percent make $40,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $28,000.
Have more questions? See all answers to common food preparation and restaurant questions.
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