salary$34,630 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$18,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,720per year
Jobs in the area5,310people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 55.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $34,630 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $18,100 and $63,720.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 55.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.