Bartender Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median bartender in the Cleveland area earns $33,470 a year ($16.09 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 8% above the Ohio median ($30,880). Half of the 5,750 bartenders there earn between $25,220 and $43,350.
Median $33,470
10th: $23,00090th: $73,060
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,000 | $22,990 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $25,220 | $25,720 | $27,400 |
| Median | $33,470 | $30,880 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $43,350 | $44,940 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $73,060 | $72,190 | $73,770 |
| Average | $39,210 | $39,420 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 5,750 | 27,420 | 756,390 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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Check my payBartender pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $37,000
- Cincinnati, OH: $34,240
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
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- Fast Food Worker: $28,750
- Waiter: $36,260
- Restaurant Cook: $37,060
- Food Service Supervisor: $37,700
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.