Bartenders Wages
SOC 35-3010 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Bartenders is $31,510 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $19,870 and the 90th percentile is $61,210, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
711,140
P10
$19,870
P25
$23,860
Median
$31,510
P75
$42,800
P90
$61,210
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Bartenders have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,510 | $37,090 | $19,870 | $61,210 | 711,140 | — |
| 2022 | $29,380 | $34,490 | $19,100 | $57,220 | 613,070 | -6.76% |
| 2021 | $26,350 | $30,340 | $17,870 | $47,710 | 485,330 | -10.31% |
| 2020 | $24,960 | $28,910 | $17,940 | $47,690 | 486,720 | -5.28% |