Waiters and Waitresses salary in NJ
5 certified-data filings in NJ · national median $24,960
$29,391
Min
$29,391
25th
$31,512
Median
$37,523
75th
$47,760
90th
The median in NJ is +26% vs. the nationwide median for this role. See all states →
Same role, other states
FL $21,632
CA $29,494
VA $26,000
NY $33,280
NH $27,498
WI $17,400
IL $27,040
ND $19,000
MD $28,080
GA $18,720
TX $18,013
SC $20,093
NC $17,500
NE $20,800
PA $33,280
AZ $37,274
MN $23,400
DC $35,400
VT $53,726
MA $36,088
Recent certified cases
| Case | Employer | City | Wage | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-200-24299-433339 | EJH Enterprises LLC | Fort Lee | $31,512 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| G-200-23275-405134 | SASHEY'S KITCHEN JAMAICAN RESTAURANT | Union | $37,523 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| G-200-23301-462882 | Lourenco Corporation | Jersey City | $47,760 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| G-200-23269-382262 | Alpine Country Club | Demarest | $29,391 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| G-200-23269-382264 | Alpine Country Club | Demarest | $29,391 | Dec 17, 2024 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.