Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Virginia
Ranked #11 of 51 · VA
16.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,680 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,760
Employment 59,370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,270P25 $32,760 Median $44,760P75 $56,430P90 $74,130
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Virginia earn between $28,270 and $74,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Virginia is $46,680, about 16.5% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,760 | $46,130 | 1,150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,030 | $48,060 | 2,140 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,020 | $44,510 | 13,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,470 | $45,010 | 9,120 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $37,910 | $43,820 | 690 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $37,680 | $43,020 | 990 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $37,670 | $42,810 | 1,080 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,380 | $42,030 | 2,220 |