Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $35,150 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $60,220
Employed locally 1,120
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,060
    50th (median)
    $35,150
    75th
    $45,720
    90th
    $60,220

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 54% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Charlottesville, VA $37,960
    Harrisonburg, VA $36,970
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,090
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870
    Bartenders $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Blacksburg, VA is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Blacksburg, VA is 4.1% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,060.