How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Ohio?

The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Ohio is $30,440 per year ($14.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,340 and $36,110.

What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Ohio?

On the median salary of $30,440, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $26,518 per year ($2,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.9%.

How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Ohio?

BLS counts 15,320 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in Ohio (2026)

$30,440 /year median

$14.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,518/year ($2,210/month) for a single filer

Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in Ohio

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$26,450	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$28,340	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$30,440	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$36,110	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$38,310	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 15,320 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in Ohio

A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $30,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,518 — an effective tax rate of 12.9%.

Gross (median)	$30,440
Federal income tax	−$1,473
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,329
Ohio state income tax	−$121
Take-home (annual)	$26,518
Take-home (monthly)	$2,210

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Ohio?: The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Ohio is $30,440 per year ($14.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,340 and $36,110.
What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Ohio?: On the median salary of $30,440, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $26,518 per year ($2,210 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.9%.
How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Ohio?: BLS counts 15,320 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Food Server (Non-Restaurant)s

New York $39,370 California $39,010 Colorado $38,900 Washington $38,870 Alaska $38,090 District of Columbia $37,920 Hawaii $37,920 Maine $37,680

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.