How much does a waiter and waitress make in Lancaster?
$32,190a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $15.48 an hour or $2,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,820Median: $32,190Highest 10%: $62,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,820 | $8.57 | |
| 25th | $26,090 | $12.54 | |
| Median | $32,190 | $15.48 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $62,100 | $29.86 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,470 |
| State College, PA | $35,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,630 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $34,260 |
| York, PA | $33,750 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $31,390 |
| Reading, PA | $30,760 |
| Lebanon, PA | $30,300 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $30,030 |
| Scranton, PA | $29,770 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29,320 |
| Erie, PA | $28,590 |
| Johnstown, PA | $28,280 |
| Altoona, PA | $27,630 |
Related jobs in Lancaster
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,250 |
| Cook | $37,040 |
| Cook | $36,500 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,580 |
| Food Server | $30,660 |
| Cook | $29,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,520 |
| Dishwasher | $29,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $15.48 ($32,190 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $32,190 against $35,230 nationally, 9% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $34,690, so Lancaster pays 7% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for waiter and waitress pay?
191 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,100 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.