The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lancaster, PA is $29,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,880.
Pay spans roughly $18,220 at the 10th percentile to $60,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.16 per hour. An estimated 3,520 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lancaster, PA.
| Median (annual) | $29,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.16 |
| 10th percentile | $18,220 |
| 90th percentile | $60,060 |
| Employment | 3,520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.