How much does a bartender make in Lima?
$30,270a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $14.55 an hour or $2,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.55
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,660Median: $30,270Highest 10%: $62,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,660 | $10.89 | |
| 25th | $24,430 | $11.75 | |
| Median | $30,270 | $14.55 | |
| 75th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 90th | $62,060 | $29.84 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Columbus, OH | $37,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $33,470 |
| Akron, OH | $31,120 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,820 |
| Canton, OH | $30,450 |
| 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 Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,900 |
| Cook | $35,820 |
| Cook | $34,200 |
| Food Server | $30,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,720 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,580 |
| Dishwasher | $28,480 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $14.55 ($30,270 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Lima than the national average?
No: $30,270 against $34,340 nationally, 12% less.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,880, so Lima pays 2% less.
Where does Lima rank for bartender pay?
191 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,060 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.