Bartenders

SOC code 35-3011 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

National employment
756,390
Mean annual wage
$40,790
Mean hourly wage
$19.61
Median annual wage
$34,340
Median hourly wage
$16.51

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$20,110$9.67
25th percentile$27,400$13.17
50th percentile (median)$34,340$16.51
75th percentile$47,570$22.87
90th percentile$73,770$35.47

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.