Bartenders salary
in Lima, OH
- Middle 50%
- $24,430–$40,560
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #218 of 453
Bartenders in the Lima, OH metro earn a median of $30,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $30,880. It ranks #218 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bartenders pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $37,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $34,240 |
| Cleveland, OH | $33,470 |
| Akron, OH | $31,120 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,820 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $30,450 |
| Sandusky, OH | $30,130 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $29,830 |
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Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in Lima?
The BLS median is $30,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $24,430 and $40,560. The 10th percentile is $22,660 and the 90th is $62,060.
Is Lima a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $30,880. It ranks #218 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in Lima?
About $14.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.75–$19.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.