DOL Median (Virginia)
$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 Virginia 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 Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok 54 | $20,000 | 5 |
| Kobkun Fine Thai Cuisine | $20,000 | 6 |
| THAIPHOON OF OLD TOWN (MAI THAI) | $19,997 | 4 |
| TZK WONG LLC | $18,715 | 2 |
| Zabb Thai | $17,430 | 1 |
| Wongfam LLC | $17,430 | 1 |
| Thai Peppers | $17,430 | 2 |
| Sila Thai, LLC | $17,430 | 1 |
| MUNGKORN THONG INC. | $17,430 | 6 |
| OEGADGIB, INC. | $17,430 | 1 |
| Crystal Thai Restaurant | $17,430 | 8 |
| South China | $17,295 | 3 |
| Luckdee, Inc. | $17,160 | 2 |
| The Power Thai Inc | $17,014 | 3 |
| THAI YAI, INC DBA THAI CULPEPER | $16,765 | 1 |
| P&R Group, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Three Thai Sushi | N/A | 1 |
| TOP THAI RESTAURANT | N/A | 1 |
| THAI MAKER LLC DBA/ MY THAI PLACE RESTAURANT | N/A | 2 |
| Thai by Thai Restaurant | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Virginia?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Virginia is $17,430 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Virginia 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.