How much does a waiter and waitress make in Syracuse?
$47,640a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $22.90 an hour or $3,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.90
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $47,640Highest 10%: $79,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 75th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Albany, NY | $48,980 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $22.90 ($47,640 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $47,640 against $35,230 nationally, 35% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,020, so Syracuse pays 1% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for waiter and waitress pay?
22 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,750 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.