Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio earn a median salary of $35,028 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.8% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 79,550 waiters and waitresses are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $28,850 to $37,230 depending on location.
$35,028
Avg median salary in Ohio
$37,230
Highest paying metro
$28,850
Lowest paying metro
79,550
Employed in Ohio
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $37,230 | $28,090 | $47,960 | 15,130 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,400 | $27,830 | $46,760 | 4,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,290 | $27,670 | $46,930 | 18,300 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,230 | $27,520 | $46,670 | 4,640 |
| Akron, OH | $35,990 | $27,550 | $46,860 | 4,460 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,710 | $28,030 | $46,490 | 14,410 |
| Canton, OH | $35,490 | $26,680 | $46,350 | 2,630 |
| Lima, OH | $35,480 | $27,250 | $45,750 | 720 |
| Southern Ohio | $35,390 | $26,840 | $45,980 | 2,070 |
| Springfield, OH | $35,350 | $26,990 | $45,430 | 580 |
| Eastern Ohio | $35,190 | $26,770 | $45,740 | 1,830 |
| Mansfield, OH | $34,980 | $26,540 | $44,460 | 850 |
| Youngstown, OH | $34,540 | $23,610 | $45,080 | 2,500 |
| Sandusky, OH | $33,740 | $24,700 | $44,840 | 1,400 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $33,580 | $24,380 | $45,590 | 2,610 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $28,850 | $23,000 | $45,440 | 2,870 |