Bartenders Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $30,530 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $18,200
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 150
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,200
    25th
    $22,030
    50th (median)
    $30,530
    75th
    $47,960
    90th
    $67,820

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 58% Median Bartenders salary is 42% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Morgantown, WV $30,250
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,600
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $28,580

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$21,490
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$25,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Beckley, WV is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Beckley, WV is 8.9% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $18,200 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,030.