How much does a food server make in Ohio?
$30,440a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Ohio. That is $14.63 an hour or $2,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.63
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,450Median: $30,440Highest 10%: $38,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,450 | $12.72 | |
| 25th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $30,440 | $14.63 | |
| 75th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 90th | $38,310 | $18.42 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mansfield, OH | $34,940 |
| Huntington, WV | $33,540 |
| Sandusky, OH | $32,710 |
| Columbus, OH | $32,250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,070 |
| Akron, OH | $31,210 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 38. North Carolina | $31,460 |
| 39. Delaware | $31,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $30,670 |
| 41. Ohio | $30,440 |
| 42. Utah | $30,170 |
| 43. West Virginia | $30,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $30,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.63 ($30,440 a year).
Do food servers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $30,440 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for food server pay?
Ohio ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays food servers the most?
Mansfield, OH, with a median of $34,940 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.