Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,920 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.42
10th percentile $17,130
90th percentile $58,900
Employed locally 2,110
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,130
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $27,920
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $58,900

    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 Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,930
    Bartenders $21,820
    Food Preparation Workers $27,730
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Central Pennsylvania is $13.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central Pennsylvania is 17.3% below 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,130 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.