Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $34,800 +1% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $50,220
Employed locally 890
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $34,800
    75th
    $38,340
    90th
    $50,220

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 40% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Ithaca, NY $40,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,950
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $36,050
    Albany, OR $35,950
    Binghamton, NY $35,930

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $48,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,120
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,360
    Food Preparation Workers $35,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Albany, NY is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.88 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Albany, NY is 1% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Albany?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.