Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $29,260–$49,640
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #136 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $36,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 17,790 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and in line with the OH statewide median of $36,700. It ranks #136 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE17,790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $37,490 |
| Lima, OH | $36,720 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $36,600 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,260 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $36,210 |
| Akron, OH | $36,150 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,140 |
| Springfield, OH | $36,060 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $36,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 17,790 jobs pay between $29,260 and $49,640. The 10th percentile is $23,280 and the 90th is $74,040.
Is Cincinnati a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and in line with the OH statewide median of $36,700. It ranks #136 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Cincinnati?
About $17.56 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,530 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.07–$23.87 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.