DOL Median (Fairfax, VA)
$17,430
vs National
-12.9%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$17,309
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,430
-12.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Fairfax, VA earns $17,430 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $17,309 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fairfax, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MUNGKORN THONG INC. | $17,430 | 6 |
| Luckdee, Inc. | $17,160 | 2 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Fairfax, VA?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Fairfax, VA is $17,430 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Fairfax, VA a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Fairfax, VA earns 12.9% less than the national median of $20,000, or $17,309 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.