salary$38,470 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,000per year
Jobs in the area9,120people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Richmond?
Expensive. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 51.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Richmond, VA area is $38,470 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $27,560 and $74,000.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 51.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Richmond, VA metro area.