Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $29,170 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $20,560
90th percentile $58,250
Employed locally 900
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,560
    25th
    $21,780
    50th (median)
    $29,170
    75th
    $43,300
    90th
    $58,250

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 50% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 50% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $31,260
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $24,090
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,580
    Bartenders $27,920
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wheeling, WV-OH is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 13.6% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $20,560 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,780.