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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Ohio
- Sandusky$34,790
- Mansfield$33,970
- Columbus$33,870
- Cincinnati$33,450
- Springfield$33,370
- Akron$32,530
- Cleveland$32,160
- Toledo$32,040
- Lima$31,930
- Dayton$31,780
- Canton$30,360
- Youngstown$29,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | $34,790 | $32,710 | $28,160 | $29,191 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $33,970 | $34,940 | $27,900 | $28,225 | 89 |
| Columbus | $33,870 | $32,250 | $29,310 | $28,065 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $33,450 | $32,070 | $29,120 | $27,984 | 95 |
| Springfield | $33,370 | $29,360 | $28,700 | $27,723 | 90 |
| Akron | $32,530 | $31,210 | $28,190 | $27,059 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $32,160 | $30,350 | $28,380 | $26,781 | 94 |
| Toledo | $32,040 | $30,060 | $28,310 | $26,691 | 91 |
| Lima | $31,930 | $30,080 | $27,920 | $26,928 | 90 |
| Dayton | $31,780 | $31,200 | $28,230 | $26,496 | 93 |
| Canton | $30,360 | $28,790 | $27,780 | $25,429 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $29,510 | $27,890 | $25,470 | $24,717 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Sandusky's local income tax (1.25%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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