Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New York
In New York, waiters and waitresses earn a median of $46,460 per year.
Median (New York)
$46,460
Bottom 10%
$31,900
Top 10%
$84,810
Employed in New York
140,890
How New York compares
Refit analysis ·In New York, waiters and waitresses earn a median of $46,460 — 38% above the national median of $33,760. Locally the range runs $31,900 to $84,810. About 140,890 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #4 of 54 states for waiters and waitresses pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Vermont, $60,910) by 31%. State employment of about 140,890 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$33,760
US bottom 10%
$18,500
US top 10%
$62,510
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Mathematics
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