How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Cleveland?
$27,700a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $13.32 an hour or $2,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.32
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,660Median: $27,700Highest 10%: $34,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| Median | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| 75th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| 90th | $34,910 | $16.78 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Akron, OH | $28,290 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,090 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,030 |
| Columbus, OH | $27,080 |
| Toledo, OH | $26,900 |
| Canton, OH | $26,330 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,700 |
| Cook | $37,060 |
| Cook | $36,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,360 |
| Bartender | $33,470 |
| Food Server | $30,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,400 |
| Dishwasher | $29,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $13.32 ($27,700 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $27,700 against $35,840 nationally, 23% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $27,540, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
139 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,910 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.