How much does a waiter and waitress make in Pittsburgh?
$35,470a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $17.05 an hour or $2,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.05
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 16,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,440Median: $35,470Highest 10%: $61,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,440 | $10.31 | |
| 25th | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 75th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $61,480 | $29.56 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,530 |
| Cook | $36,130 |
| Cook | $36,100 |
| Food Server | $34,630 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,290 |
| Host and Hostess | $30,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,120 |
| Dishwasher | $30,000 |
| Bartender | $29,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $17.05 ($35,470 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $35,470 against $35,230 nationally, 1% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $34,690, so Pittsburgh pays 2% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for waiter and waitress pay?
141 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,480 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.