Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Waiters and Waitresses in New York earn a median salary of $44,908 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +33% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 179,450 waiters and waitresses are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $38,960 to $48,110 depending on location.
$44,908
Avg median salary in New York
$48,110
Highest paying metro
$38,960
Lowest paying metro
179,450
Employed in New York
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $48,110 | $33,780 | $63,920 | 6,100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,830 | $33,650 | $61,030 | 3,640 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,650 | $33,290 | $62,730 | 1,430 |
| Utica, NY | $47,380 | $34,460 | $59,360 | 1,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,860 | $34,960 | $62,850 | 1,450 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,820 | $33,150 | $61,240 | 8,260 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,610 | $32,370 | $61,040 | 610 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,610 | $34,470 | $63,170 | 4,170 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,310 | $31,610 | $60,210 | 6,520 |
| Southwest New York | $45,030 | $32,600 | $59,900 | 3,220 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $45,010 | $34,130 | $62,590 | 135,820 |
| Central East New York | $44,240 | $37,360 | $60,830 | 2,300 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,190 | $31,400 | $59,880 | 1,030 |
| Watertown, NY | $40,720 | $32,020 | $57,790 | 860 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,190 | $31,200 | $59,540 | 520 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $38,960 | $31,690 | $59,740 | 1,820 |