Bartenders Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $21,950 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.55
10th percentile $16,100
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 980
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,100
    25th
    $16,880
    50th (median)
    $21,950
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $50,440

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Napa, CA $36,720
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,140
    Lexington Park, MD $35,330
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Grants Pass, OR $33,860

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,450
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,170
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,560
    Food Preparation Workers $29,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Erie, PA is $10.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Erie, PA is 34.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,100 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,880.