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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Ohio
- Cincinnati$44,740
- Columbus$43,070
- Lima$42,420
- Canton$42,080
- Dayton$41,970
- Akron$41,190
- Springfield$41,040
- Toledo$41,030
- Cleveland$41,010
- Sandusky$40,180
- Mansfield$39,450
- Youngstown$38,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $44,740 | $36,530 | $29,260 | $36,535 | 95 |
| Columbus | $43,070 | $37,490 | $29,620 | $34,968 | 95 |
| Lima | $42,420 | $36,720 | $28,570 | $34,904 | 90 |
| Canton | $42,080 | $36,210 | $28,440 | $34,224 | 89 |
| Dayton | $41,970 | $36,600 | $29,070 | $34,142 | 93 |
| Akron | $41,190 | $36,150 | $28,870 | $33,556 | 93 |
| Springfield | $41,040 | $36,060 | $28,680 | $33,484 | 90 |
| Toledo | $41,030 | $36,140 | $28,670 | $33,436 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $41,010 | $36,260 | $29,050 | $33,421 | 94 |
| Sandusky | $40,180 | $34,610 | $28,120 | $33,300 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $39,450 | $35,170 | $28,080 | $32,355 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $38,200 | $33,910 | $27,180 | $31,222 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); 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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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