How much does a waiter and waitress make in Virginia?
$44,760a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Virginia. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,270Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $74,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,270 | $13.59 | |
| 25th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| Median | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 90th | $74,130 | $35.64 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,760 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,030 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
| 8. Colorado | $44,860 |
| 9. Virginia | $44,760 |
| 10. Arizona | $43,950 |
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $44,760 against $35,230 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Virginia rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Virginia ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,040 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.