Bartenders Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,140 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $32,420
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 370
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,420
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $36,140
    75th
    $46,210
    90th
    $58,240

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,100
    Food Preparation Workers $37,920
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Massachusetts is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Massachusetts is 7.8% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,420 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.