Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $35,190 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $22,580
90th percentile $59,270
Employed locally 1,830
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,580
    25th
    $26,770
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $45,740
    90th
    $59,270

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,240
    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
    Bartenders $28,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern Ohio is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eastern Ohio is 4.2% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,580 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,770.