Room Service Waiter Salary in the United States

How much does a Room Service Waiter make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Room Service Waiter in the United States is $32,380 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Room Service Waiter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,586
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,535 to $34,582
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,944
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Room Service Waiter Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $34,582 $2,882 $665 $17
Average $32,380 $2,698 $623 $16
25th Percentile $29,535 $2,461 $568 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Room Service Waiter Salaries

A Room Service Waiter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Room Service Waiter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Room Service Waiter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,380
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,647
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,165
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $33,269
  • Expert (over 8 years): $33,338
Levels Salary
Entry Level Room Service Waiter$32,380
Intermediate Level Room Service Waiter$32,647
Senior Level Room Service Waiter$33,165
Specialist Level Room Service Waiter$33,269
Expert Level Room Service Waiter$33,338
$32,380 0 yr
$32,647 < 2 yrs
$33,165 2-4 yrs
$33,269 5-8 yrs
$33,338 > 8 yrs
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How Do Room Service Waiter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Room Service Waiters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $35,851.
  • California: $35,715.
  • Massachusetts: $35,239.

Top Paying Cities for Room Service Waiters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $40,841
  • San Francisco: $40,394
  • Oakland: $39,543

What Skills Can Increase a Room Service Waiter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 9.34% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
  • POS System (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Point-of-sale system is the hardware and software that enable your business to make those sales.A point of sale, or point of purchase, is where you ring up customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 9.34%
Healthcare Services 3.03%
POS System 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Room Service Waiter's salary.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SOP
$37,885
17%
Hard Working
$34,647
7%
Organizing
$34,647
7%
Problem Solving
$34,647
7%
Organizational Skills
$34,323
6%
Commitment
$33,999
5%
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How Education impacts a Room Service Waiter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Room Service Waiters enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Room Service Waiter with a No Diploma is between $28,238 and $30,684).

Room Service Waiter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Room Service Waiter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.8%
High School 52.8%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 26.0%
Masters 2.1%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Room Service Waiter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Room Service Waiter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Room Service Waiter

Salaries for a Room Service Waiter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $31,721 in 2023 to around $31,202 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Room Service Waiter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Room Service Waiter Over Time

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2023
$31,721
2024
$31,567
2025
$31,202
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2023 $31,721
2024 $31,567
2025 $31,202
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