Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $36,970 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $26,900
90th percentile $70,690
Employed locally 1,270
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,900
    25th
    $27,810
    50th (median)
    $36,970
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $70,690

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 51% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 49% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910
    Richmond, VA $36,510

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,410
    Bartenders $42,530
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,420
    Dishwashers $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Harrisonburg, VA is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 9.5% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $26,900 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,810.