Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mansfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $34,980 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $22,120
90th percentile $57,050
Employed locally 850
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,120
    25th
    $26,540
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $44,460
    90th
    $57,050

    Mansfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,649 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 61% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 39% 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 Mansfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,260
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,040
    Bartenders $27,690
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Mansfield, OH is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Mansfield, OH is 3.6% 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 Mansfield?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,120 per year in Mansfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,540.