Bartenders Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,890 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.45
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $45,600
Employed locally 800
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $22,230
    50th (median)
    $25,890
    75th
    $34,540
    90th
    $45,600

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Food Preparation Workers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southern Ohio is $12.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southern Ohio is 22.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,230.