How much does a waiter and waitress make in Springfield?
$36,060a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $17.34 an hour or $3,005 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.34
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,210Median: $36,060Highest 10%: $58,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,210 | $11.16 | |
| 25th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 75th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 90th | $58,980 | $28.36 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
| Weirton, WV | $35,840 |
| Mansfield, OH | $35,170 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $33,910 |
| Wheeling, WV | $30,740 |
| Huntington, WV | $30,690 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| 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 waiter and waitress make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $17.34 ($36,060 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $36,060 against $35,230 nationally, 2% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,700, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for waiter and waitress pay?
129 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,980 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.