Bartenders Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $25,910 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.46
10th percentile $18,340
90th percentile $51,880
Employed locally 1,930
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,340
    25th
    $20,860
    50th (median)
    $25,910
    75th
    $37,180
    90th
    $51,880

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,470
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $37,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,260
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $35,160

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,900
    Food Preparation Workers $34,140
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Boise City, ID is $12.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Boise City, ID is 22.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $18,340 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,860.