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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in West Virginia
- Weirton$39,640
- Parkersburg$38,360
- Charleston$38,270
- Morgantown$38,170
- Beckley$37,200
- Wheeling$37,040
- Huntington$36,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $39,640 | $35,840 | $27,240 | $32,999 | 89 |
| Parkersburg | $38,360 | $35,290 | $21,920 | $32,011 | 87 |
| Charleston | $38,270 | $36,900 | $27,170 | $31,941 | 89 |
| Morgantown | $38,170 | $35,480 | $21,750 | $31,864 | 93 |
| Beckley | $37,200 | $33,650 | $22,410 | $31,115 | 88 |
| Wheeling | $37,040 | $30,740 | $24,170 | $30,992 | 88 |
| Huntington | $36,170 | $30,690 | $21,820 | $30,320 | 88 |
*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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