Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $36,260 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $26,740
90th percentile $58,150
Employed locally 690
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,740
    25th
    $27,810
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $58,150

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 51% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 49% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $38,440
    Charlottesville, VA $37,960
    Harrisonburg, VA $36,970
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,910

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,280
    Bartenders $36,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,760
    Food Preparation Workers $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Staunton, VA is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Staunton, VA is 7.4% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $26,740 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,810.