Waiter Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median waiter in the Richmond area earns $38,470 a year ($18.50 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($35,230) and 14% below the Virginia median ($44,760). Half of the 9,120 waiters there earn between $30,390 and $50,030.
Median $38,470
10th: $27,56090th: $74,000
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,560 | $28,270 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $30,390 | $32,760 | $27,750 |
| Median | $38,470 | $44,760 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $50,030 | $56,430 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $74,000 | $74,130 | $64,720 |
| Average | $45,010 | $46,680 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 9,120 | 59,370 | 2,270,910 |
Richmond, VA ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $39,020
- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
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- Fast Food Worker: $29,500
- Bartender: $46,070
- Restaurant Cook: $37,080
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,650
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.