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Bartenders average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$53,850
- Virginia Beach$52,310
- Richmond$51,750
- Roanoke$51,590
- Harrisonburg$49,800
- Lynchburg$48,970
- Blacksburg$48,020
- Staunton$47,750
- Winchester$46,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $53,850 | $48,210 | $34,360 | $43,166 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $52,310 | $46,700 | $31,840 | $42,017 | 98 |
| Richmond | $51,750 | $46,070 | $33,910 | $41,600 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $51,590 | $46,530 | $34,480 | $41,480 | 94 |
| Harrisonburg | $49,800 | $44,940 | $30,760 | $40,145 | 95 |
| Lynchburg | $48,970 | $44,350 | $30,280 | $39,526 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $48,020 | $43,070 | $30,410 | $38,817 | 93 |
| Staunton | $47,750 | $44,620 | $30,200 | $38,616 | 91 |
| Winchester | $46,730 | $41,640 | $28,650 | $37,855 | 96 |
*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 35-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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