Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $30,250 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $25,630
90th percentile $58,000
Employed locally 1,270
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,630
    25th
    $27,650
    50th (median)
    $30,250
    75th
    $45,730
    90th
    $58,000

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,510
    Cooks, Fast Food $29,110
    Food Preparation Workers $29,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Virginia is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Virginia is 10.4% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $25,630 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,650.