Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $31,300 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $18,830
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 710
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,830
    25th
    $21,070
    50th (median)
    $31,300
    75th
    $45,230
    90th
    $59,160

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 56% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 44% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $31,260
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Morgantown, WV $30,060

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,620
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    Food Preparation Workers $27,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Parkersburg, WV is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Parkersburg, WV is 7.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $18,830 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,070.