Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Waiters and Waitresses in Virginia earn a median salary of $34,034 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.8% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 49,160 waiters and waitresses are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,810 to $37,960 depending on location.
$34,034
Avg median salary in Virginia
$37,960
Highest paying metro
$28,810
Lowest paying metro
49,160
Employed in Virginia
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $37,960 | $29,480 | $49,620 | 2,130 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $36,970 | $27,810 | $48,030 | 1,270 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $36,910 | $28,230 | $47,580 | 13,550 |
| Richmond, VA | $36,510 | $28,640 | $47,830 | 9,260 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,260 | $27,810 | $47,520 | 690 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,640 | $27,390 | $46,210 | 1,440 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $35,150 | $27,060 | $45,720 | 1,120 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,940 | $27,150 | $45,210 | 2,370 |
| Northwest Virginia | $34,410 | $28,300 | $46,420 | 1,000 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $34,380 | $27,840 | $46,490 | 1,040 |
| Southside Virginia | $33,900 | $28,040 | $46,420 | 1,410 |
| Northeast Virginia | $32,880 | $28,380 | $45,960 | 900 |
| West Virginia | $30,320 | $21,250 | $45,600 | 9,190 |
| Southwest Virginia | $30,250 | $27,650 | $45,730 | 1,270 |
| Northern West Virginia | $29,260 | $21,150 | $45,550 | 1,500 |
| Southern West Virginia | $28,810 | $20,760 | $42,420 | 1,020 |