How much does a waiter and waitress make in Toledo?
$36,140a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,590Median: $36,140Highest 10%: $60,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,590 | $11.34 | |
| 25th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| Median | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 90th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Cook | $35,560 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
| Bartender | $30,820 |
| Food Server | $30,060 |
| Dishwasher | $29,290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,800 |
| Cook | $27,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Toledo?
The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $17.38 ($36,140 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Toledo than the national average?
Yes: $36,140 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $36,700, so Toledo pays 2% less.
Where does Toledo rank for waiter and waitress pay?
123 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Toledo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,740 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.