Bartenders Salary in Ohio
Bartenders in Ohio earn a median of $30,880 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,420
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,990; the top 10% earn over $72,190. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,700 median in Ohio
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,440 median in Ohio
- Gambling Dealers$40,710 median in Ohio
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,550 median in Ohio
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,400 median in Ohio
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,130 median in Ohio
Bartenders pay in Ohio
How much do bartenders make in Ohio?
The median is $30,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,990 and the top 10% earn over $72,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.