Bartenders Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $32,530 -3% vs national
Median hourly $15.64
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $95,470
Employed locally 10,140
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $30,620
    50th (median)
    $32,530
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $95,470

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 32% Median Bartenders salary is 68% 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
    Boulder, CO $36,820

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,310
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $50,540
    Food Preparation Workers $39,300
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Denver, CO is $15.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.09 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Denver, CO is 3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,620.