1961 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship

The 1961 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship was the 61st staging of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Waterford County Board in 1897.

Mount Sion were the defending champions.

On 29 October 1961, Mount Sion won the championship after a 2–14 to 2–04 defeat of Erin's Own in the final. This was their 17th championship title overall and their ninth title in succession.