Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West Northwestern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $33,580 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $22,330
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 2,610
National median $33,760

Compare Waiters and Waitresses salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how West Northwestern Ohio stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Waiters and Waitresses
in
West Northwestern Ohio
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,330
    25th
    $24,380
    50th (median)
    $33,580
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $58,670

    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 West Northwestern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,380
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,660
    Bartenders $27,040
    Food Preparation Workers $28,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in West Northwestern Ohio is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Northwestern Ohio is 0.5% below 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 West Northwestern Ohio?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,330 per year in West Northwestern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,380.