Bartenders Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $37,940 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $66,720
Employed locally 390
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $30,760
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $57,100
    90th
    $66,720

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 56% Median Bartenders salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Roanoke, VA $48,260
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Harrisonburg, VA $42,530

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,190
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,640
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,240
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lynchburg, VA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lynchburg, VA is 13.2% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,760.