Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $47,380 +40.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $75,960
Employed locally 1,700
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,460
    50th (median)
    $47,380
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $75,960

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 69% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 31% 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
    Kingston, NY $46,860
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,820
    Ithaca, NY $46,610

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,600
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,630
    Bartenders $38,630
    Food Preparation Workers $33,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Utica, NY is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Utica, NY is 40.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,460.