Bartenders Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $27,030 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.99
10th percentile $17,570
90th percentile $50,010
Employed locally 1,710
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,570
    25th
    $19,700
    50th (median)
    $27,030
    75th
    $42,280
    90th
    $50,010

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 34% Median Bartenders salary is 66% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,350
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,520
    Food Preparation Workers $30,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Harrisburg, PA is $12.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Harrisburg, PA is 19.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,570 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,700.