The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Altoona, PA is $26,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,820.
Pay spans roughly $16,720 at the 10th percentile to $48,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.77 per hour. An estimated 820 people work as waiters and waitresses in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $26,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.77 |
| 10th percentile | $16,720 |
| 90th percentile | $48,160 |
| Employment | 820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.