Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $34,410 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 1,000
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $34,410
    75th
    $46,420
    90th
    $63,140

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,070
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,700
    Bartenders $36,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwest Virginia is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northwest Virginia is 1.9% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.