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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,700
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$42,190
Mean Salary
$36,700
Median Salary
$17.64
Hourly Rate
77,250 people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio
Waiters and Waitresses salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio earn a median salary of $36,700 per year ($3,058/month).
This is 8.1% above the national average of $33,965.
Ohio ranks #19 out of 51 states for Waiters and Waitresses pay.
Approximately 77,250 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 1.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.37
English Language
3.75
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Food Production
3.25
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio range from $23,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,740 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $28,990 and $48,170.
Median $36,700
P10: $23,820P25: $28,990P75: $48,170P90: $63,740
10th
$23,820
25th
$28,990
Median
$36,700
75th
$48,170
90th
$63,740
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$23,820
$11.45
$1,985
25th Percentile
$28,990
$13.94
$2,415
Median (50th)
$36,700
$17.64
$3,058
75th Percentile
$48,170
$23.16
$4,014
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,740
$30.64
$5,311
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio is $36,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,190.
What is the salary range for a Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio?
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio range from $23,820 at the 10th percentile to $63,740 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $28,990 and $48,170.
What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio?
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses positions in Ohio typically start around $23,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $28,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 77,250 people are employed as Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Ohio is approximately $17.64 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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