Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $26,050 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.53
10th percentile $16,460
90th percentile $59,500
Employed locally 1,720
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,460
    25th
    $20,370
    50th (median)
    $26,050
    75th
    $38,470
    90th
    $59,500

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,370
    Bartenders$21,700
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,600
    Food Preparation Workers$27,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $12.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 22.8% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,460 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,370.