How much does a waiter and waitress make in Atlantic City?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 6,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $74,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $74,900 | $36.01 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| New York, NY | $47,610 |
| Trenton, NJ | $38,070 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,630 |
Related jobs in Atlantic City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $75,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $41,180 |
| Cook | $40,250 |
| Cook | $40,240 |
| Bartender | $39,300 |
| Dishwasher | $37,110 |
| Cook | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,810 |
| Food Server | $35,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $38,160 against $35,230 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $44,960, so Atlantic City pays 15% less.
Where does Atlantic City rank for waiter and waitress pay?
70 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,900 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.