Bartenders Salary in Sandusky, OH

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

Median annual salary $29,230 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $65,580
Employed locally 740
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $29,230
    75th
    $44,560
    90th
    $65,580

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 41% Median Bartenders salary is 59% 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 Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Food Preparation Workers $31,720
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Sandusky, OH is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Sandusky, OH is 12.8% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.