The average wage for a caterer in the United States is around $13.60 per hour.
Avg Wage
Caterers earn an average hourly wage of $13.60.
Salaries typically start from $11.35 per hour and go up to $22.57 per hour.
51% below national average Updated in 2018
Caterer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Caterer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $38,835 |
| California | $33,830 |
| Texas | $27,040 |
How do caterer salaries compare to similar careers?
Caterers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than brewmasters but more than bakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Brewmaster salary | $41K |
| Personal chef salary | $38K |
| Nutritionist salary | $32K |
| Butcher salary | $32K |
| Bartender salary | $33K |
| Caterer salary | $28K |
| Food batchmaker salary | $30K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $27K |
| Pastry chef salary | $26K |
| Baker salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)