Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $37,960 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $27,460
90th percentile $73,360
Employed locally 2,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,460
    25th
    $29,480
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $49,620
    90th
    $73,360

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 42% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 58% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $36,970
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910
    Richmond, VA $36,510

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,760
    Bartenders $46,390
    Dishwashers $33,340
    Food Preparation Workers $33,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Charlottesville, VA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Charlottesville, VA is 12.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $27,460 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,480.