Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $27,410 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $15,420
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 1,740
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,420
    25th
    $19,890
    50th (median)
    $27,410
    75th
    $40,850
    90th
    $57,780

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 47% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 53% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Charleston, WV $36,310
    Winchester, VA-WV $34,380
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $31,300
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $31,260
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,370
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,710
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,590
    Food Preparation Workers$22,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 18.8% below 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,420 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,890.