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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West Virginia

Median Annual Salary $30,320 -10% below national average (national: $33,760)
$36,650Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
9,190Employed in State

West Virginia ranks 25th of 51 states and D.C. for waiters and waitresses pay, trailing top-paying Vermont ($60,910) by $30,590 — a 101% gap.

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$30,320
$19,310
10th pct.
$59,380
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$19,310$9.29
25th percentile$21,250$10.22
50th percentile (median)$30,320$14.58
75th percentile$45,600$21.92
90th percentile (top earners)$59,380$28.55
Mean (average)$36,650$17.62

How West Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. West Virginia
West Virginia (current) $30,320 n/a
Vermont $60,910 +101%
Hawaii $48,570 +60%
Washington $47,490 +57%
New York $46,460 +53%
District of Columbia $45,770 +51%
Maine $44,550 +47%
Rhode Island $42,600 +41%
New Hampshire $39,270 +30%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Virginia?

The mean waiters and waitresses salary in West Virginia is $36,650 per year. The median (middle) salary is $30,320 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in West Virginia?

Entry-level waiters and waitressess (10th percentile) in West Virginia typically earn around $19,310 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $21,250 per year.

What is the highest Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Virginia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in West Virginia make approximately $59,380 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,600 per year.

How does the West Virginia Waiters and Waitresses salary compare to the national average?

The median waiters and waitresses salary in West Virginia is $30,320, which is -10% below national average of $33,760.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.