Bartenders Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $38,310 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $29,860
90th percentile $80,350
Employed locally 160
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,860
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $38,310
    75th
    $69,640
    90th
    $80,350

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 57% Median Bartenders salary is 43% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $51,180
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,900

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,550
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,740
    Food Preparation Workers$34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lewiston, ME is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lewiston, ME is 14.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,860 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.