Bartenders Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $31,270 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.03
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $60,200
Employed locally 1,160
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $28,130
    50th (median)
    $31,270
    75th
    $50,290
    90th
    $60,200

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 33% Median Bartenders salary is 67% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yakima, WA $45,340
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,430
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,940
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,520
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $33,390

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,860
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,280
    Cooks, Fast Food$35,820
    Food Preparation Workers$36,480
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Anchorage, AK is $15.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.7% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,130.