How much does a waiter and waitress make in Ohio?
$36,700a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Ohio. That is $17.64 an hour or $3,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.64
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 77,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,820Median: $36,700Highest 10%: $63,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,820 | $11.45 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 75th | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| 90th | $63,740 | $30.64 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $37,490 |
| Lima, OH | $36,720 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,530 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,260 |
| Canton, OH | $36,210 |
| Akron, OH | $36,150 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,140 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,060 |
| Weirton, WV | $35,840 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,170 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $33,910 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,740 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
| 21. Kansas | $36,120 |
| 22. California | $36,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.64 ($36,700 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $36,700 against $35,230 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Ohio rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Ohio ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $37,490 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.