Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$44,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.62

per hour

Employment

55,800

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+27.6%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, New Jersey pays 27.6% MORE for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$41,324

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

48%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$35,710

Median

$44,960

75th

$56,410

90th

$78,510

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