Bartenders Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,260 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $82,080
Employed locally 370
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $63,110
    90th
    $82,080

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,840
    Food Preparation Workers $34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Arizona is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.34 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Arizona is 8.1% above 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.