Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #27 of 51 · PA
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,110 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $34,690
Employment 82,300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $18,400P25 $24,490 Median $34,690P75 $46,790P90 $61,780
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Pennsylvania earn between $18,400 and $61,780. 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 Pennsylvania is $38,110, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $36,570 | $41,390 | 41,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,470 | $39,630 | 16,120 |
| State College, PA | $35,280 | $37,170 | 1,350 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $34,630 | $38,400 | 5,310 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $34,260 | $37,830 | 3,920 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $33,750 | $37,000 | 2,340 |
| Lancaster, PA | $32,190 | $37,080 | 3,520 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $31,390 | $35,360 | 660 |