The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in State College, PA is $29,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,320.
Pay spans roughly $17,540 at the 10th percentile to $59,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.13 per hour. An estimated 1,300 people work as waiters and waitresses in State College, PA.
| Median (annual) | $29,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.13 |
| 10th percentile | $17,540 |
| 90th percentile | $59,060 |
| Employment | 1,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.