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Bartenders Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$33,530
~$16/hr · ~$2,794/mo
Total US jobs
757K
Faster than average
Education
No formal educational credential
Growth: +6%
Salary range
10th %ile
$19,930
25th %ile
$25,790
Median
$33,530
75th %ile
$46,790
90th %ile
$71,920
Top US metros for bartenders
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $80,040 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $65,480 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $70,300 |
| Kingston, NY | $56,070 |
| Roanoke, VA | $48,260 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,530 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $49,950 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,430 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,030 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,810 |
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