How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Ohio?
$27,540a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Ohio. That is $13.24 an hour or $2,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.24
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,790Median: $27,540Highest 10%: $35,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,790 | $10.96 | |
| 25th | $24,950 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 75th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 90th | $35,790 | $17.21 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $28,290 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,090 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $27,700 |
| Columbus, OH | $27,080 |
| Toledo, OH | $26,900 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,810 |
| Canton, OH | $26,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 35. North Carolina | $30,160 |
| 36. Montana | $29,720 |
| 37. Missouri | $28,600 |
| 38. Ohio | $27,540 |
| 39. Georgia | $25,740 |
| 40. North Dakota | $23,410 |
| 41. Alabama | $22,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $13.24 ($27,540 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $27,540 against $35,840 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Ohio rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Ohio ranks 38 of 44 states.
Which city in Ohio pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $28,290 a year.
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.