Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $28,800 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $23,970
90th percentile $36,440
Employed locally 290
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,970
    25th
    $26,250
    50th (median)
    $28,800
    75th
    $32,370
    90th
    $36,440

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Bartenders $25,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southern Ohio is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southern Ohio is 16.4% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $23,970 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,250.