How much does a bartender make in Cleveland?
$33,470a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $16.09 an hour or $2,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.09
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 5,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,000Median: $33,470Highest 10%: $73,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,000 | $11.06 | |
| 25th | $25,220 | $12.13 | |
| Median | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| 75th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| 90th | $73,060 | $35.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Columbus, OH | $37,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| 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 Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,700 |
| Cook | $37,060 |
| Cook | $36,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,360 |
| Food Server | $30,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,400 |
| Dishwasher | $29,360 |
| Cook | $29,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $16.09 ($33,470 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $33,470 against $34,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,880, so Cleveland pays 8% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for bartender pay?
160 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,060 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.