salary$47,640 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,750per year
Jobs in the area3,430people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Syracuse?
Expensive. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 33.5% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Syracuse, NY area is $47,640 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $32,240 and $79,750.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 33.5% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.