Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $46,860 +38.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 1,450
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,960
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $81,000

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 57% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    Syracuse, NY $47,830
    Binghamton, NY $47,650
    Utica-Rome, NY $47,380
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,610

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,670
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,170
    Bartenders $56,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,910
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,340
    Food Preparation Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Kingston?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kingston, NY is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

    Is Kingston above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Kingston, NY is 38.8% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,960.