How much does a food server make in Akron?
$31,210a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,750Median: $31,210Highest 10%: $38,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| 25th | $28,190 | $13.55 | |
| Median | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 90th | $38,680 | $18.60 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Mansfield, OH | $34,940 |
| Huntington, WV | $33,540 |
| Sandusky, OH | $32,710 |
| Columbus, OH | $32,250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,070 |
| Dayton, OH | $31,200 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,350 |
| Lima, OH | $30,080 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,060 |
| Springfield, OH | $29,360 |
| Weirton, WV | $28,960 |
| Canton, OH | $28,790 |
| Youngstown, OH | $27,890 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,890 |
Related jobs in Akron
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $55,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,320 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,150 |
| Cook | $36,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,010 |
| Cook | $31,430 |
| Bartender | $31,120 |
| Dishwasher | $29,390 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $15.00 ($31,210 a year).
Do food servers make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $31,210 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,440, so Akron pays 3% more.
Where does Akron rank for food server pay?
227 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,680 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.