Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Columbus, OH

5,030 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.79/hour ($37,000/year) median · 8% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Columbus, OH is $17.79/hour ($37,000/year), with a typical range of $28,560 to $49,730 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Columbus, OH

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Columbus metro. Half of Bartenders earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $28,560 $37,000 $49,730
25th$28,560 Median$37,000 75th$49,730 vs US8% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Columbus, OH metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Columbus?

The median bartender salary in Columbus, OH is $17.79/hour ($37,000/year), with a typical range of $28,560 to $49,730 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,030 bartenders employed in the Columbus metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Columbus by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$34,225–$42,032
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$30,895–$46,028
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$34,225–$46,028
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$30,340–$45,362
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$32,559–$46,028
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Bartender Career Ladder — Columbus Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Columbus’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$26,640
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$35,150
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$44,400
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$53,650
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$62,900

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Columbus

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Columbus post Bartender jobs

Employers in the Columbus metro typically post Bartender roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Bartender in Columbus, OH — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Columbus, OH?
Median $17.79/hour ($37,000/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,560–$49,730. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Columbus?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,030 Bartender roles employed in the Columbus metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Columbus employers use for Bartender?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bartender jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bartender openings in Columbus and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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