New York

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,750
+36.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.32
 
10th Percentile
$33,540
Entry level
90th Percentile
$83,210
Senior level
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Salary Range

Waiters and Waitresses in New York earn between $33,540 and $83,210, with a mean of $54,750. The national average for this role is $40,062.

$54,750 mean
10th Percentile$33,54090th Percentile$83,210

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$54,750
National Average$40,062
Hawaii$68,260
Washington$60,590
District of Columbia$59,510
Vermont$58,850
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.