How much does a food server make in New Jersey?
$36,390a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in New Jersey. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,390Highest 10%: $43,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,820 | $16.26 | |
| Median | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 90th | $43,800 | $21.06 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $39,120 |
| Vineland, NJ | $38,350 |
| Trenton, NJ | $35,740 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $35,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,370 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 12. New Hampshire | $36,710 |
| 13. Maryland | $36,650 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.50 ($36,390 a year).
Do food servers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,390 against $35,360 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for food server pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays food servers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $39,120 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.