salary$36,140 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Toledo, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,740per year
Jobs in the area4,600people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Toledo?
Expensive. Rent of $994 a month takes 33.0% 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 Toledo, OH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Toledo, OH area is $36,140 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $23,590 and $60,740.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Toledo?
Typical rent of $994 a month takes 33.0% 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 Toledo, OH metro area.