How much does a waiter and waitress make in Charleston?
$36,900a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,270Median: $36,900Highest 10%: $58,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,270 | $9.75 | |
| 25th | $27,170 | $13.06 | |
| Median | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 90th | $58,540 | $28.14 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,680 |
| Weirton, WV | $35,840 |
| Morgantown, WV | $35,480 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $35,290 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $34,470 |
| Beckley, WV | $33,650 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,740 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,690 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $30,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,450 |
| Food Server | $30,330 |
| Cook | $30,050 |
| Cook | $29,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,970 |
| Cook | $27,590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,360 |
| Dishwasher | $26,440 |
| Host and Hostess | $25,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $17.74 ($36,900 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $36,900 against $35,230 nationally, 5% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $35,380, so Charleston pays 4% more.
Where does Charleston rank for waiter and waitress pay?
93 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,540 or more.
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.