How much does a bartender make in Columbus?
$37,000a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 5,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,670Median: $37,000Highest 10%: $75,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $28,560 | $13.73 | |
| Median | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 90th | $75,010 | $36.06 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,830 |
| Cook | $38,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,790 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $37,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,930 |
| Cook | $36,590 |
| Cook | $35,200 |
| Dishwasher | $33,690 |
| Food Server | $32,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $17.79 ($37,000 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $37,000 against $34,340 nationally, 8% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,880, so Columbus pays 20% more.
Where does Columbus rank for bartender pay?
88 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,010 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.