Bartenders Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $31,910 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.34
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $70,360
Employed locally 5,070
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $31,910
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $70,360

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 40% Median Bartenders salary is 60% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,460
    Cleveland, OH $30,190
    Akron, OH $29,990
    Ohio $29,850
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $29,600
    Toledo, OH $29,490

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,510
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,520
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Columbus, OH is $15.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Columbus, OH is 4.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.