Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,960 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $78,600
Employed locally 1,820
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,690
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $59,740
    90th
    $78,600

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,420
    Bartenders $39,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,710
    Food Preparation Workers $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Capital/Northern New York is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Capital/Northern New York is 15.4% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,690.