Occupation Salary Profile

Bartenders

SOC Code: 35-3011

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

National Median (BLS)
$35,130
▲ +2.48% Nominal ▼ -0.76% Real
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Average Base Salary
$40,580
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
6,870
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Bartenders.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $23,150
25th Percentile $29,060
National Median (50th Percentile) $35,130
75th Percentile $44,180
90th Percentile $68,810
P10: $23,150 P50 (Median): $35,130 P90: $68,810