SOC 35-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bartenders — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Haven, CT comes to $38,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,340 by 11.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Haven, CT comes to $38,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,340 by 11.4%. Pay ranges from under $34,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,010 to $61,960.
Employment stands at 1,300, or 4.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $45,150. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 410th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −1.0% |
| 25th | $34,010 | −1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $38,260 | +11.4% |
| 75th | $61,960 | +80.4% |
| 90th | $81,280 | +136.7% |
| Mean | $50,160 | +46.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $45,150 | 1,770 | |
| 2 | Norwich | $43,950 | 900 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $37,290 | 2,720 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $37,290 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $38,260 buys what $36,931 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,931US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,260 a year, 11.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $81,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $45,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bartenders in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $38,260, or $18.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,340, so pay in New Haven, CT is 11.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Haven, CT earns more than $81,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $45,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,300 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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