How much does a waiter and waitress make in Charlottesville?
$44,030a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.17
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,700Median: $44,030Highest 10%: $77,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| 75th | $56,850 | $27.33 | |
| 90th | $77,230 | $37.13 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,760 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,020 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,470 |
| Staunton, VA | $37,910 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,680 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $37,670 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,380 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,780 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,210 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,990 |
| Bartender | $48,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,800 |
| Cook | $38,510 |
| Cook | $36,960 |
| Food Server | $34,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 |
| Cook | $33,970 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $21.17 ($44,030 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $44,030 against $35,230 nationally, 25% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $44,760, so Charlottesville pays 2% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for waiter and waitress pay?
45 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,230 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.