Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $31,260 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.03
10th percentile $20,730
90th percentile $57,880
Employed locally 480
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,730
    25th
    $22,250
    50th (median)
    $31,260
    75th
    $45,210
    90th
    $57,880

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 55% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 45% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $31,300
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Morgantown, WV $30,060

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,960
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,800
    Bartenders $28,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Weirton, WV-OH is $15.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 7.4% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $20,730 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,250.