Bartenders Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,390 +77.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $97,160
Employed locally 650
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $97,160

    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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,030

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $48,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $51,640
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $43,750
    Dishwashers $37,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Hawaii / Kauai is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.78 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 77.1% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.