Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $30,060 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $19,690
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 1,110
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,690
    25th
    $20,970
    50th (median)
    $30,060
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $60,620

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 48% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 52% 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 Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,430
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,580
    Bartenders $30,250
    Food Preparation Workers $30,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Morgantown, WV is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Morgantown, WV is 11% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $19,690 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,970.