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Busser salary
Average busser salary
$11.59
How much does a busser make?
The average busser salary in the United States is $24,111. Busser salaries typically range between $17,000 and $33,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for bussers is $11.59 per hour.
Busser salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Bussers earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Where can a Busser earn more?
Busser Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level busser | $21,400 | $10.29 |
| Mid-level busser | $26,700 | $12.84 |
| Senior-level busser | $26,500 | $12.76 |
Busser salary estimates from across the web
Average busser salary by state
Highest paying states for bussers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $32,849 | $15.79 |
| 2 | Idaho | $28,295 | $13.60 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $27,793 | $13.36 |
| 4 | California | $28,769 | $13.83 |
| 5 | Vermont | $29,728 | $14.29 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $28,444 | $13.68 |
| 7 | Washington | $29,192 | $14.03 |
| 8 | Colorado | $24,549 | $11.80 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $26,908 | $12.94 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $27,883 | $13.41 |
| 11 | Georgia | $23,362 | $11.23 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $22,140 | $10.64 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $26,060 | $12.53 |
| 14 | Oregon | $26,255 | $12.62 |
| 15 | Michigan | $23,135 | $11.12 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $31,165 | $14.98 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $21,955 | $10.56 |
| 18 | New York | $26,414 | $12.70 |
| 19 | Arizona | $22,512 | $10.82 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $25,394 | $12.21 |
| 21 | Texas | $21,723 | $10.44 |
| 22 | Maryland | $24,800 | $11.92 |
| 23 | Ohio | $21,141 | $10.16 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $21,447 | $10.31 |
| 25 | Alabama | $22,004 | $10.58 |
| 26 | Iowa | $22,427 | $10.78 |
| 27 | Indiana | $20,915 | $10.06 |
| 28 | Delaware | $23,638 | $11.36 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $21,430 | $10.30 |
| 30 | Florida | $21,104 | $10.15 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $21,302 | $10.24 |
| 32 | Missouri | $20,947 | $10.07 |
| 33 | Illinois | $21,013 | $10.10 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $20,362 | $9.79 |
| 35 | Kansas | $20,986 | $10.09 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $21,136 | $10.16 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $21,272 | $10.23 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $20,346 | $9.78 |
| 39 | Nevada | $19,361 | $9.31 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $18,718 | $9.00 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $19,280 | $9.27 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $21,740 | $10.45 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $19,255 | $9.26 |
| 44 | Virginia | $20,388 | $9.80 |
| 45 | Utah | $18,349 | $8.82 |
| 46 | Montana | $20,414 | $9.81 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $19,871 | $9.55 |
| 48 | Alaska | $19,785 | $9.51 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $16,289 | $7.83 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $18,311 | $8.80 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $16,227 | $7.80 |
Highest paying cities for bussers
The highest-paying cities for bussers are Washington, DC, Seattle, WA, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $31,206 | $15.00 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $29,194 | $14.04 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $28,825 | $13.86 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $27,974 | $13.45 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $26,377 | $12.68 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $24,511 | $11.78 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $23,368 | $11.23 |
| 8 | Washington, MI | $23,243 | $11.17 |
| 9 | Glendale, AZ | $22,556 | $10.84 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $21,762 | $10.46 |
| 11 | Albuquerque, NM | $21,353 | $10.27 |
| 12 | Jacksonville, FL | $21,123 | $10.16 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $21,028 | $10.11 |
| 14 | Columbus, OH | $21,020 | $10.11 |
| 15 | Kansas City, KS | $21,006 | $10.10 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $20,937 | $10.07 |
| 17 | Indianapolis, IN | $20,899 | $10.05 |
| 18 | Arlington, VA | $20,555 | $9.88 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $20,420 | $9.82 |
| 20 | Las Vegas, NV | $19,410 | $9.33 |
Bussers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Busser salary details
A busser's salary ranges from $17,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a busser's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| Average | $24,111 | $2,009 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Highest paying busser jobs
The highest paying types of bussers are dining room coordinator, dining room hostess, and banquet houseman.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room Service Server | $26,717 | $2,226 | $12.84 | 144,551 |
| Dining Room Server | $29,540 | $2,462 | $14.20 | 99,079 |
| Cafeteria Worker | $24,465 | $2,039 | $11.76 | 31,802 |
| Breakfast Attendant | $26,791 | $2,233 | $12.88 | 63,312 |
| Bar Back | $25,316 | $2,110 | $12.17 | 56,369 |
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
Which companies pay bussers the most?
Busser salaries at Dell and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average busser salary at companies like Lexington Country Club and Hill International are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dell | $49,322 | $23.71 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $40,988 | $19.71 |
| 3 | Lexington Country Club | $38,654 | $18.58 |
| 4 | Hill International | $38,126 | $18.33 |
| 5 | Anthony | $37,333 | $17.95 |
| 6 | La Esperanza Clinic | $34,985 | $16.82 |
| 7 | University of Southern California | $34,308 | $16.49 |
| 8 | Vallarta Supermarkets | $34,217 | $16.45 |
| 9 | MiPueblo Supermarket | $33,414 | $16.06 |
| 10 | On The Border | $33,048 | $15.89 |
| 11 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $32,712 | $15.73 |
| 12 | Aspen Snowmass | $32,246 | $15.50 |
| 13 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $32,112 | $15.44 |
| 14 | Maggiano's Little Italy | $31,967 | $15.37 |
| 15 | Hacienda | $31,947 | $15.36 |
| 16 | Il Fornaio | $31,941 | $15.36 |
| 17 | Senior Resource Group | $31,708 | $15.24 |
| 18 | H-E-B | $31,650 | $15.22 |
| 19 | Kohler Co. | $31,639 | $15.21 |
| 20 | Zoës Kitchen | $31,453 | $15.12 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Busser salary trends
The average busser salary has risen by $6,353 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average busser earned $17,758 annually, but today, they earn $24,111 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for bussers over the last decade.
Compare busser salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average busser salary over time
Compare busser salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Busser salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,100 | $11.59 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | $22,600 | $10.88 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $21,500 | $10.32 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $20,400 | $9.81 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $19,500 | $9.36 | +4.6% |
Recently added busser salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | Restaurant Busser | Vestal, NY | 12/17/2024 | $19,722 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Busser | Saint Louis, MO | 12/16/2024 | $28,696 |
| Cheesecake Factory | Busser | Boston, MA | 12/16/2024 | $14,087 |
| Chili's | Busser-Hampton Chili's | Hampton, VA | 12/16/2024 | $20,870 |
| Chili's | Busser-Preston LBJ Chili's | Dallas, TX | 12/16/2024 | $20,870 |
| Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC | Busser | Henderson, NV | 12/16/2024 | $25,044 |
| Stanford Park Hotel | Restaurant Busser, The Stanford Park Hotel | Menlo Park, CA | 12/16/2024 | $35,458 |
| Food Fight Inc. | Busser | Milwaukee, WI | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Lakearrowheadlodge | Busser | Lake Arrowhead, CA | 12/16/2024 | $40,634 |
| Solcocina | Busser-EL Torito | Nevada | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
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