Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$36,390

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.50

per hour

Employment

11,400

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+2.9%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, New Jersey pays 2.9% MORE for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$33,447

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

59%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$33,820

Median

$36,390

75th

$38,690

90th

$43,800

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).