Bartenders pay in Toledo
In Toledo (OH), the median pay for bartenders is $14.82 an hour ($30,820 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($30,880).
Pay range for bartenders in Toledo (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.96 | $22,800 |
| 25% of workers | $11.78 | $24,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.82 | $30,820 |
| 75% of workers | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| 90% of workers | $34.06 | $70,830 |
Bartenders pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $37,000 | 5,030 |
| Cincinnati | $34,240 | 5,870 |
| Cleveland | $33,470 | 5,750 |
| Akron | $31,120 | 1,530 |
| Toledo (this page) | $30,820 | 1,480 |
| Canton-Massillon | $30,450 | 810 |
| Lima | $30,270 | 220 |
| Sandusky | $30,130 | 710 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $29,830 | 1,680 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $29,520 | 850 |
| Mansfield | $28,640 | 270 |
| Springfield | $28,440 | 160 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Toledo (OH)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,570 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,140 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,230 |
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