Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $30,450 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.64
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $39,550
Employed locally 200
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $28,800
    50th (median)
    $30,450
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $39,550

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,070
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,700
    Bartenders $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northwest Virginia is $14.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northwest Virginia is 11.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,800.