SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Vineland
Vineland, NJ · 2 metro areas compared
At $36,800, median pay for Waiters and Waitresses in Vineland, NJ tracks the national median of $35,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,800, median pay for Waiters and Waitresses in Vineland, NJ tracks the national median of $35,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $32,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,830 to $51,200.
Employment stands at 540, or 8.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlantic City records the highest median at $38,160. Of the 232 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 201st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | −8.5% |
| 25th | $32,830 | −6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,800 | +4.5% |
| 75th | $51,200 | +45.3% |
| 90th | $64,250 | +82.4% |
| Mean | $44,840 | +27.3% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $38,160 | 6,070 | |
| 2 | Trenton | $38,070 | 2,160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vineland run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $36,800 buys what $33,824 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,824US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,800 a year, 4.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,220 to $64,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $38,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Vineland, NJ?
The median annual wage is $36,800, or $17.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,230, so pay in Vineland, NJ is 4.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vineland, NJ earns more than $64,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlantic City, at $38,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in Vineland, NJ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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