Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $27,550 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $16,980
90th percentile $58,020
Employed locally 1,800
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,980
    25th
    $21,180
    50th (median)
    $27,550
    75th
    $38,580
    90th
    $58,020

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    Bartenders $20,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,080
    Food Preparation Workers $27,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 18.4% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,980 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,180.