Bartenders Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Bartenders in Ohio earn a median salary of $28,824 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 28,280 bartenders are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $25,890 to $31,910 depending on location.
$28,824
Avg median salary in Ohio
$31,910
Highest paying metro
$25,890
Lowest paying metro
28,280
Employed in Ohio
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Bartenders salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $31,910 | $24,960 | $47,730 | 5,070 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,460 | $23,590 | $46,060 | 5,470 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,190 | $24,090 | $44,800 | 5,680 |
| Akron, OH | $29,990 | $23,880 | $45,700 | 1,740 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,600 | $23,720 | $45,870 | 1,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $29,490 | $23,410 | $45,750 | 1,590 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,230 | $23,420 | $44,560 | 740 |
| Lima, OH | $28,940 | $23,650 | $38,520 | 250 |
| Canton, OH | $28,870 | $22,880 | $44,480 | 860 |
| Springfield, OH | $28,240 | $22,700 | $37,390 | 200 |
| Eastern Ohio | $28,100 | $22,890 | $38,010 | 730 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,060 | $22,180 | $39,680 | 900 |
| Mansfield, OH | $27,690 | $22,150 | $36,880 | 250 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $27,490 | $22,620 | $35,280 | 1,190 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $27,040 | $23,430 | $33,800 | 1,210 |
| Southern Ohio | $25,890 | $22,230 | $34,540 | 800 |