Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,330 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $27,730
90th percentile $41,660
Employed locally 70
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,730
    25th
    $29,760
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $35,140
    90th
    $41,660

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,500
    Waiters and Waitresses$32,880
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,440
    Bartenders$36,550
    Food Preparation Workers$29,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Virginia is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northeast Virginia is 12% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,730 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,760.