Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 51 · NJ
25.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,260 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $44,960
Employment 55,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $35,710 Median $44,960P75 $56,410P90 $78,510
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $78,510. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in New Jersey is $50,260, about 25.5% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $38,160 | $45,800 | 6,070 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $38,070 | $46,270 | 2,160 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,800 | $44,840 | 540 |