Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Central East New York nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $36,870–$58,080
- vs U.S. median
- +29%
- Metro rank
- #46 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Central East New York nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $45,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,540 jobs (May 2025). That is 29% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% below the NY statewide median of $47,020. It ranks #46 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other NY metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $48,980 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,640 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,610 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $46,950 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,600 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,580 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,440 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,160 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central East New York nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $45,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,540 jobs pay between $36,870 and $58,080. The 10th percentile is $32,240 and the 90th is $80,310.
Is Central East New York nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 29% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% below the NY statewide median of $47,020. It ranks #46 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Central East New York nonmetropolitan area?
About $21.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.73–$27.92 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.