Bartenders Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $28,410 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $17,600
90th percentile $49,860
Employed locally 1,370
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,600
    25th
    $19,830
    50th (median)
    $28,410
    75th
    $42,220
    90th
    $49,860

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,040
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lancaster, PA is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,600 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,830.