Bartenders Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $36,820 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $94,720
Employed locally 1,090
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $33,090
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $94,720

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 36% Median Bartenders salary is 64% 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
    District of Columbia $54,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $46,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,430
    Greeley, CO $37,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,240

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,330
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $52,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $43,150
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Boulder, CO is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.25 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Boulder, CO is 9.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,090.