How much does a bartender make in Cincinnati?
$34,240a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $16.46 an hour or $2,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.46
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 5,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,400Median: $34,240Highest 10%: $75,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,400 | $10.77 | |
| 25th | $26,630 | $12.80 | |
| Median | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| 75th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 90th | $75,760 | $36.42 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Columbus, OH | $37,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $33,470 |
| Akron, OH | $31,120 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,820 |
| Canton, OH | $30,450 |
| Lima, OH | $30,270 |
| Sandusky, OH | $30,130 |
| Weirton, WV | $30,010 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,830 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,280 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,640 |
| Wheeling, WV | $28,530 |
| Springfield, OH | $28,440 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $56,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,370 |
| Cook | $37,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,530 |
| Cook | $36,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,320 |
| Cook | $32,180 |
| Food Server | $32,070 |
| Dishwasher | $30,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $16.46 ($34,240 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $34,240 against $34,340 nationally, 0% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,880, so Cincinnati pays 11% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for bartender pay?
153 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,760 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.