Bartenders Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $29,600 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.23
10th percentile $22,160
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 1,600
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,160
    25th
    $23,720
    50th (median)
    $29,600
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $59,630

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 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
    Akron, OH $29,990
    Ohio $29,850
    Toledo, OH $29,490

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,140
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,220
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,860
    Dishwashers $28,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Dayton, OH is $14.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Dayton, OH is 11.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,160 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,720.