Bartenders Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $29,990 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $22,810
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 1,740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,810
    25th
    $23,880
    50th (median)
    $29,990
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $60,950

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 42% Median Bartenders salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $31,910
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,460
    Cleveland, OH $30,190
    Ohio $29,850
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $29,600
    Toledo, OH $29,490

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,020
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,200
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Akron, OH is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Akron, OH is 10.6% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Akron?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,810 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,880.