Bartenders Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $28,940 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $21,900
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 250
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,900
    25th
    $23,650
    50th (median)
    $28,940
    75th
    $38,520
    90th
    $57,670

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 47% Median Bartenders salary is 53% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $29,600

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,600
    Food Preparation Workers $28,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lima, OH is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lima, OH is 13.7% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,900 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,650.