Bartenders salary in United States
The median bartenders salary is $34,340 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Bartenders salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.0% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Bartenders salary FAQs
What is the average Bartenders salary in United States?
The median Bartenders salary in United States is $34,340 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of bartenderss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Bartenders earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $20,110 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $73,770 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $34,340.
Do Bartenders salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is among the highest at $61,220, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Bartenders salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.