How much does a bartender make in Ohio?
$30,880a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Ohio. That is $14.85 an hour or $2,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.85
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,990Median: $30,880Highest 10%: $72,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,990 | $11.05 | |
| 25th | $25,720 | $12.37 | |
| Median | $30,880 | $14.85 | |
| 75th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| 90th | $72,190 | $34.71 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $37,000 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 21. Florida | $35,150 |
| 22. Utah | $32,150 |
| 23. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 24. Ohio | $30,880 |
| 25. Alaska | $30,460 |
| 26. Nebraska | $30,180 |
| 27. Missouri | $30,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.85 ($30,880 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $30,880 against $34,340 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Ohio rank for bartender pay?
Ohio ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays bartenders the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $37,000 a year.
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.