How much does a food server make in Pennsylvania?
$33,300a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Pennsylvania. That is $16.01 an hour or $2,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.01
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,450Median: $33,300Highest 10%: $42,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,450 | $13.20 | |
| 25th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| Median | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| 75th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $42,980 | $20.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Williamsport, PA | $36,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $34,630 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,370 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $33,790 |
| State College, PA | $33,540 |
| York, PA | $33,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $33,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,300 |
| Lebanon, PA | $33,040 |
| Erie, PA | $32,300 |
| Reading, PA | $30,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30,660 |
| Scranton, PA | $30,600 |
| Johnstown, PA | $28,760 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $28,520 |
| Altoona, PA | $27,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
| 29. Wyoming | $33,090 |
| 30. Kentucky | $32,200 |
| 31. Montana | $32,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.01 ($33,300 a year).
Do food servers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $33,300 against $35,360 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for food server pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays food servers the most?
Williamsport, PA, with a median of $36,170 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.