Bartenders Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $46,390 +38.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $28,160
90th percentile $90,000
Employed locally 730
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,160
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $90,000

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 51% Median Bartenders salary is 49% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Harrisonburg, VA $42,530
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,140
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,960
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,760
    Dishwashers $33,340
    Food Preparation Workers $33,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Charlottesville, VA is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.58 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Charlottesville, VA is 38.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,160 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.