Advertisement
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in New Jersey
- Atlantic City$37,340
- Vineland$37,330
- Trenton$36,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $37,340 | $35,540 | $32,680 | $31,593 | 99 |
| Vineland | $37,330 | $38,350 | $33,040 | $31,586 | 96 |
| Trenton | $36,770 | $35,740 | $33,550 | $31,155 | 103 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
More about pay in New Jersey
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.