Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,760 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $36,750
Employed locally 280
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $27,390
    50th (median)
    $28,760
    75th
    $34,210
    90th
    $36,750

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,190
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,370
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Eastern Ohio is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Eastern Ohio is 16.5% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,390.