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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$35,250
- Charlottesville$34,760
- Virginia Beach$34,230
- Staunton$34,170
- Lynchburg$33,740
- Winchester$33,730
- Roanoke$32,840
- Harrisonburg$32,560
- Blacksburg$32,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $35,250 | $34,960 | $31,240 | $29,291 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $34,760 | $34,250 | $31,100 | $28,925 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $34,230 | $34,710 | $30,350 | $28,530 | 98 |
| Staunton | $34,170 | $34,940 | $30,310 | $28,485 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $33,740 | $34,010 | $29,650 | $28,164 | 89 |
| Winchester | $33,730 | $35,000 | $30,700 | $28,157 | 96 |
| Roanoke | $32,840 | $32,010 | $30,010 | $27,493 | 94 |
| Harrisonburg | $32,560 | $31,710 | $30,540 | $27,284 | 95 |
| Blacksburg | $32,550 | $31,330 | $29,890 | $27,276 | 93 |
*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 35-3041.
- 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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