How much does a waiter and waitress make in Richmond?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 9,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,560Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $74,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,560 | $13.25 | |
| 25th | $30,390 | $14.61 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 90th | $74,000 | $35.58 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,760 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,030 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,020 |
| 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 Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,730 |
| Bartender | $46,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,580 |
| Cook | $37,140 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Cook | $35,540 |
| Food Server | $34,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $33,980 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,650 |
| Dishwasher | $31,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $38,470 against $35,230 nationally, 9% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $44,760, so Richmond pays 14% less.
Where does Richmond rank for waiter and waitress pay?
66 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,000 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.