salary$36,150 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,290per year
Jobs in the area4,680people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Akron?
Expensive. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 37.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Akron, OH area is $36,150 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $23,780 and $61,290.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 37.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.