Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $35,390 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $22,440
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 2,070
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,440
    25th
    $26,840
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $59,560

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Bartenders $25,890
    Food Preparation Workers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southern Ohio is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southern Ohio is 4.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,440 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,840.