Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $30,810 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $35,060
Employed locally 160
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $31,950
    90th
    $35,060

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 53% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $38,200
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $34,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $34,370
    Gainesville, FL $34,310
    Jacksonville, FL $33,810
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $33,450

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,080
    Food Preparation Workers $33,280
    Bartenders $28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Ocala, FL is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Ocala, FL is 10.6% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.