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Bartenders average salary by city in Ohio
- Cincinnati$42,680
- Columbus$42,640
- Akron$39,770
- Cleveland$39,210
- Canton$38,860
- Toledo$38,710
- Sandusky$38,620
- Lima$37,240
- Dayton$36,900
- Youngstown$36,150
- Mansfield$35,200
- Springfield$33,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $42,680 | $34,240 | $26,630 | $34,974 | 95 |
| Columbus | $42,640 | $37,000 | $28,560 | $34,645 | 95 |
| Akron | $39,770 | $31,120 | $26,490 | $32,496 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $39,210 | $33,470 | $25,220 | $32,076 | 94 |
| Canton | $38,860 | $30,450 | $24,360 | $31,813 | 89 |
| Toledo | $38,710 | $30,820 | $24,500 | $31,700 | 91 |
| Sandusky | $38,620 | $30,130 | $24,450 | $32,115 | 89 |
| Lima | $37,240 | $30,270 | $24,430 | $30,969 | 90 |
| Dayton | $36,900 | $29,830 | $24,790 | $30,341 | 93 |
| Youngstown | $36,150 | $29,520 | $23,730 | $29,687 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $35,200 | $28,640 | $22,880 | $29,152 | 89 |
| Springfield | $33,390 | $28,440 | $23,320 | $27,738 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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