Bartenders Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Bartenders in the United States is around $34490 per year.

How much do Bartenders make in the United States?

In the United States, Bartenders earn an average hourly wage of $16.58 and a mean annual wage of $34490.

Mean Hourly Wage

$16.58

Mean Annual Wage

$34490

Bartenders earnings by experience

For Bartenders positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $9.18 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $10.74 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $14.12, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $18.06. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $27.51 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Bartenders roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $19100 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $22340 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $29380. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $37560, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $57220 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Bartenders

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$9.18

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$19100

Earnings for Junior-level Bartenders

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$10.74

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$22340

Earnings for Mid-level Bartenders

Median Hourly Wage

$14.12

Median Annual Wage

$29380

Earnings for Senior-level Bartenders

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$18.06

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$37560

Earnings for Top-level Bartenders

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$27.51

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$57220

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)