Bartenders Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $37,490 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $84,360
Employed locally 480
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,590
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $65,870
    90th
    $84,360

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 54% Median Bartenders salary is 46% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,390
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,940
    Tucson, AZ $36,760
    Yuma, AZ $36,670
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,170

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,520
    Food Preparation Workers $36,110
    Dishwashers $35,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Flagstaff, AZ is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.53 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 11.8% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,590.