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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Alabama
- Daphne$28,580
- Huntsville$28,330
- Tuscaloosa$28,240
- Birmingham$27,870
- Mobile$27,680
- Auburn$26,860
- Florence$26,350
- Decatur$26,240
- Montgomery$26,200
- Anniston$25,580
- Dothan$25,460
- Gadsden$24,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne | $28,580 | $27,080 | $20,840 | $24,035 | 95 |
| Huntsville | $28,330 | $27,990 | $21,220 | $23,843 | 93 |
| Tuscaloosa | $28,240 | $26,930 | $21,690 | $23,773 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $27,870 | $27,670 | $21,160 | $23,486 | 92 |
| Mobile | $27,680 | $26,860 | $20,710 | $23,338 | 88 |
| Auburn | $26,860 | $26,470 | $20,660 | $22,703 | 88 |
| Florence | $26,350 | $25,990 | $19,840 | $22,307 | 85 |
| Decatur | $26,240 | $27,010 | $17,610 | $22,221 | 87 |
| Montgomery | $26,200 | $26,360 | $18,350 | $22,190 | 90 |
| Anniston | $25,580 | $24,640 | $18,370 | $21,709 | 86 |
| Dothan | $25,460 | $24,520 | $18,090 | $21,615 | 84 |
| Gadsden | $24,710 | $24,030 | $17,970 | $21,031 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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