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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Georgia
- Savannah$29,060
- Athens$26,880
- Atlanta$26,870
- Warner Robins$26,300
- Augusta$26,090
- Brunswick$25,830
- Hinesville$25,790
- Columbus$25,590
- Rome$25,270
- Macon$25,100
- Gainesville$25,040
- Albany$24,890
- Dalton$24,810
- Valdosta$23,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $29,060 | $20,830 | $16,360 | $24,828 | 95 |
| Athens | $26,880 | $21,090 | $15,170 | $23,153 | 93 |
| Atlanta | $26,870 | $18,460 | $15,080 | $23,145 | 100 |
| Warner Robins | $26,300 | $19,070 | $15,080 | $22,704 | 94 |
| Augusta | $26,090 | $18,390 | $15,510 | $22,542 | 92 |
| Brunswick | $25,830 | $18,250 | $15,080 | $22,341 | 88 |
| Hinesville | $25,790 | $17,640 | $15,080 | $22,310 | 94 |
| Columbus | $25,590 | $20,800 | $15,080 | $22,155 | 89 |
| Rome | $25,270 | $20,980 | $15,080 | $21,907 | 90 |
| Macon | $25,100 | $17,830 | $15,080 | $21,776 | 89 |
| Gainesville | $25,040 | $17,980 | $15,080 | $21,729 | 97 |
| Albany | $24,890 | $18,330 | $15,080 | $21,613 | 88 |
| Dalton | $24,810 | $17,930 | $15,080 | $21,552 | 90 |
| Valdosta | $23,730 | $18,510 | $15,080 | $20,716 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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