How much does a food server make in Toledo?
$30,060a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $14.45 an hour or $2,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.45
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,480Median: $30,060Highest 10%: $37,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,480 | $12.73 | |
| 25th | $28,310 | $13.61 | |
| Median | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| 75th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 90th | $37,290 | $17.93 |
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 |
| Springfield, OH | $29,360 |
| Weirton, WV | $28,960 |
| Canton, OH | $28,790 |
| Youngstown, OH | $27,890 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,890 |
Related jobs in Toledo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $50,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,230 |
| Cook | $36,760 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,140 |
| Cook | $35,560 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Bartender | $30,820 |
| Dishwasher | $29,290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,800 |
| Cook | $27,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Toledo?
The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $14.45 ($30,060 a year).
Do food servers make more in Toledo than the national average?
No: $30,060 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,440, so Toledo pays 1% less.
Where does Toledo rank for food server pay?
260 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Toledo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,290 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.