Bartender Salary in Columbus, OH
Updated
The median bartender in the Columbus area earns $37,000 a year ($17.79 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 20% above the Ohio median ($30,880). Half of the 5,030 bartenders there earn between $28,560 and $49,730.
Median $37,000
10th: $23,67090th: $75,010
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,670 | $22,990 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $28,560 | $25,720 | $27,400 |
| Median | $37,000 | $30,880 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $49,730 | $44,940 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $75,010 | $72,190 | $73,770 |
| Average | $42,640 | $39,420 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 5,030 | 27,420 | 756,390 |
Columbus, OH ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
Paid less than $37,000? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payBartender pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $34,240
- Cleveland, OH: $33,470
- 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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Fast Food Worker: $28,670
- Waiter: $37,490
- Restaurant Cook: $36,590
- Food Service Supervisor: $37,790
- Food Preparation Worker: $36,930
- All jobs in Columbus, OH
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.