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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$48,060
- Harrisonburg$46,130
- Richmond$45,010
- Virginia Beach$44,510
- Staunton$43,820
- Winchester$43,020
- Blacksburg$42,810
- Roanoke$42,030
- Lynchburg$41,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $48,060 | $44,030 | $34,950 | $38,847 | 99 |
| Harrisonburg | $46,130 | $44,760 | $30,760 | $37,407 | 95 |
| Richmond | $45,010 | $38,470 | $30,390 | $36,572 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $44,510 | $39,020 | $30,060 | $36,199 | 98 |
| Staunton | $43,820 | $37,910 | $30,150 | $35,684 | 91 |
| Winchester | $43,020 | $37,680 | $29,540 | $35,087 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $42,810 | $37,670 | $29,810 | $34,930 | 93 |
| Roanoke | $42,030 | $37,380 | $29,400 | $34,348 | 94 |
| Lynchburg | $41,620 | $36,780 | $29,040 | $34,043 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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