Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Pennsylvania
Waiters and Waitresses in Pennsylvania earn a median of $34,690 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,300
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,400; the top 10% earn over $61,780. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,170 median in Pennsylvania
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,130 median in Pennsylvania
- Bartenders$28,420 median in Pennsylvania
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,570 median in Pennsylvania
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,300 median in Pennsylvania
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,310 median in Pennsylvania
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Pennsylvania
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $34,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,400 and the top 10% earn over $61,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.