HiringAgeWawa's hiring age policy
Wawa's official Customer Service Associate job description says you must be at least 16. All stores are company-owned, so the rule is the same across states; management roles need you to be older.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate | 16+ | Official job description and postings in PA and DE also ask for reliable transportation |
How much does Wawa pay teens?
$15–$19.25 an hour
How to apply at Wawa
Apply online at careers.wawa.com for a specific store. Under-18s may need a state work permit (e.g. Pennsylvania, New Jersey).
Wawa hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Wawa?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Wawa. State law can raise the age.
What job can a 16-year-old get at Wawa?
Customer Service Associate, which covers the register, food orders, stocking and cleaning. Postings also say you need reliable transportation to get to your shifts.
How much does Wawa pay a 16-year-old?
Recent Customer Service Associate postings list about $15 to $19.25 an hour, depending on the store and state. Wawa does not post a separate teen rate.
Do I need working papers for Wawa?
If your state requires them for under-18s, yes. Pennsylvania and New Jersey both require work permits for minors. Ask your school or check the state labor website before you start.
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