Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $35,480 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $22,490
90th percentile $57,620
Employed locally 720
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,490
    25th
    $27,250
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $57,620

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 57% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 43% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $37,230
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,290
    Toledo, OH $36,230
    Ohio $36,030
    Akron, OH $35,990

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,600
    Bartenders$28,940
    Food Preparation Workers$28,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lima, OH is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Lima, OH is 5.1% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,490 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,250.