How much does a waiter and waitress make in New Jersey?
$44,960a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in New Jersey. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.62
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $44,960Highest 10%: $78,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| 75th | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 90th | $78,510 | $37.75 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $47,610 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $38,160 |
| Trenton, NJ | $38,070 |
| Vineland, NJ | $36,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Allentown, PA | $34,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 4. Oregon | $48,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,850 |
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.62 ($44,960 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $44,960 against $35,230 nationally, 28% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for waiter and waitress pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays waiter and waitresss the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $47,610 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.