The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Reading, PA is $29,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,300.
Pay spans roughly $18,180 at the 10th percentile to $58,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.95 per hour. An estimated 2,180 people work as waiters and waitresses in Reading, PA.
| Median (annual) | $29,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.95 |
| 10th percentile | $18,180 |
| 90th percentile | $58,730 |
| Employment | 2,180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.