The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Columbus, OH is $37,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,770.
Pay spans roughly $23,190 at the 10th percentile to $61,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.90 per hour. An estimated 15,130 people work as waiters and waitresses in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $37,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.90 |
| 10th percentile | $23,190 |
| 90th percentile | $61,190 |
| Employment | 15,130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.