How much does a food server make in Virginia?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Virginia. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $42,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $30,630 | $14.73 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 90th | $42,930 | $20.64 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,540 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $34,960 |
| Staunton, VA | $34,940 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,710 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $34,250 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $34,010 |
| Roanoke, VA | $32,010 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $31,710 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $31,330 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do food servers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $35,090 against $35,360 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for food server pay?
Virginia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays food servers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $37,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.