SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $27,550 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $27,550 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 11.7%. Half of workers earn between $24,300 and $33,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,870 and the ninetieth at $37,320.
The area has 15,480 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.00 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 38th by median wage. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $29,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 769th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,870 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $24,300 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $27,550 | −11.7% |
| 75th | $33,300 | +6.7% |
| 90th | $37,320 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $29,370 | −5.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $29,350 | 3,790 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $27,900 | 250 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $27,650 | 2,880 | |
| 4 | Lima | $27,470 | 120 | |
| 5 | Akron | $27,320 | 820 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $27,200 | 790 | |
| 7 | Cleveland | $27,060 | 3,480 | |
| 8 | Dayton | $26,990 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Canton | $26,660 | 520 | |
| 10 | Youngstown | $26,640 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $27,550 goes as far as $29,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,550 a year, 11.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,870 to $37,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 15,480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $29,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $27,550, or $13.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $31,200, so pay in Ohio is 11.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $37,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $29,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 15,480 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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