How much does a waiter and waitress make in Pennsylvania?
$34,690a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Pennsylvania. That is $16.68 an hour or $2,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.68
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,400Median: $34,690Highest 10%: $61,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,400 | $8.85 | |
| 25th | $24,490 | $11.77 | |
| Median | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $61,780 | $29.70 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lancaster, PA | $32,190 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 22. California | $36,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $35,420 |
| 24. West Virginia | $35,380 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $34,690 |
| 26. Nebraska | $33,770 |
| 27. North Carolina | $32,150 |
| 28. Illinois | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $16.68 ($34,690 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $34,690 against $35,230 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,570 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.