Bartenders Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $37,730 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $25,050
90th percentile $69,280
Employed locally 310
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,050
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $61,940
    90th
    $69,280

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    Roanoke, VA $48,260
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Harrisonburg, VA $42,530

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,090
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Blacksburg, VA is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Blacksburg, VA is 12.5% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,050 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.