Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $33,900 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $60,070
Employed locally 1,410
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $33,900
    75th
    $46,420
    90th
    $60,070

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,340
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,040
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,510
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,370
    Food Preparation Workers $29,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southside Virginia is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southside Virginia is 0.4% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.