How much does a waiter and waitress make in New York?
$47,020a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in New York. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.61
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 142,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,540Median: $47,020Highest 10%: $83,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| Median | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 75th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 90th | $83,210 | $40.00 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $48,980 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 3. Washington | $56,130 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.61 ($47,020 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $47,020 against $35,230 nationally, 33% more.
Where does New York rank for waiter and waitress pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $48,980 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.