How much does a waiter and waitress make in Albany?
$48,980a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.55
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $48,980Highest 10%: $80,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| 75th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $80,500 | $38.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Syracuse, NY | $47,640 |
| New York, NY | $47,610 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,950 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,440 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,090 |
| Utica, NY | $45,950 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,310 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $43,900 |
| Watertown, NY | $38,590 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $84,430 |
| Bartender | $47,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,330 |
| Cook | $43,550 |
| Cook | $39,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,260 |
| Food Server | $35,550 |
| Dishwasher | $34,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $34,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.55 ($48,980 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $48,980 against $35,230 nationally, 39% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,020, so Albany pays 4% more.
Where does Albany rank for waiter and waitress pay?
18 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,500 or more.
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.