Bartenders Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $27,570 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $44,450
Employed locally 14,010
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $23,230
    50th (median)
    $27,570
    75th
    $41,730
    90th
    $44,450

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 37% Median Bartenders salary is 63% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,440
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $32,530
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,600
    Jacksonville, NC $26,620
    Carson City, NV $24,730

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,220
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,670
    Food Preparation Workers $33,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Las Vegas, NV is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Las Vegas, NV is 17.8% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,230.