Waiters and Waitresses pay in West Virginia
Waiters and Waitresses in West Virginia earn an average of $38,350 a year. That is $1,710 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $40,060. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $51,820.
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Average pay for waiters and waitresses by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,060 | $19.26 |
| West Virginia | $38,350 | $18.44 |
| Virginia | $46,680 | $22.44 |
| Maryland | $43,950 | $21.13 |
| Ohio | $42,190 | $20.28 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,110 | $18.32 |
| Kentucky | $35,410 | $17.02 |
Related jobs in West Virginia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,780
- Bartenders$37,910
- Cooks, Restaurant$30,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,830
- Food Preparation Workers$28,450
- Cooks, Fast Food$24,720
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do waiters and waitresses make in West Virginia?
The average is $38,350 a year, and the median is $35,380. That is $1,710 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $40,060.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$18.44 an hour on average; the median is $17.01.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($51,820), followed by Winchester, VA-WV ($43,020). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($36,170).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #26 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.