The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Richmond, VA is $36,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,050.
Pay spans roughly $25,600 at the 10th percentile to $64,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.55 per hour. An estimated 9,260 people work as waiters and waitresses in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $36,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.55 |
| 10th percentile | $25,600 |
| 90th percentile | $64,050 |
| Employment | 9,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.