Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,880 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.81
10th percentile $27,460
90th percentile $63,120
Employed locally 900
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,460
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $32,880
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $63,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,500
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440
    Bartenders $36,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,690
    Food Preparation Workers $29,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northeast Virginia is $15.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Virginia is 2.6% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $27,460 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.