How much does a food server make in Springfield?
$29,360a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $14.12 an hour or $2,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.12
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 283 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,530Median: $29,360Highest 10%: $40,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,530 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| Median | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 75th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 90th | $40,460 | $19.45 |
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 |
| Akron, OH | $31,210 |
| Dayton, OH | $31,200 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,350 |
| Lima, OH | $30,080 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,060 |
| Weirton, WV | $28,960 |
| Canton, OH | $28,790 |
| Youngstown, OH | $27,890 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,890 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $14.12 ($29,360 a year).
Do food servers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $29,360 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,440, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food server pay?
283 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,460 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.