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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Ithaca, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 620 employed

Annual Mean
$51,830
$24.92/hr
Annual Median
$46,090
$22.16/hr
Bottom 10%
$32,410
$15.58/hr
Top 10%
$78,100
$37.55/hr
Location vs National Average
Ithaca, NY
$51,830
Difference
+29.4% vs US avg
US National
$40,060

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$32,410
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$34,880
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$46,090
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$62,450
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$78,100

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$35K

Median

$46K

75th

$62K

90th

$78K

Ithaca, NY has a relatively small Waiters and Waitresses workforce (approximately 620 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Ithaca, NY, Waiters and Waitresses salaries range from $32,410 at the 10th percentile to $78,100 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $45,690 (99% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.