Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $16.01 an hour ($33,300 a year). About 13,940 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.20 | $27,450 |
| 25% of workers | $14.17 | $29,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.01 | $33,300 |
| 75% of workers | $18.28 | $38,020 |
| 90% of workers | $20.66 | $42,980 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | $36,170 | 150 |
| Pittsburgh | $34,630 | 2,340 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $34,370 | 950 |
| Chambersburg | $33,790 | 170 |
| State College | $33,540 | 130 |
| York-Hanover | $33,500 | 340 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $33,380 | 670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $33,300 | 7,610 |
| Lebanon | $33,040 | 100 |
| Erie | $32,300 | 280 |
| Reading | $30,810 | 380 |
| Lancaster | $30,660 | 1,060 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $30,600 | 490 |
| Johnstown | $28,760 | 70 |
| Gettysburg | $28,520 | 90 |
| Altoona | $27,860 | 110 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,690 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,580 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,540 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,310 |
| Dishwashers | $29,950 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
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