Bartenders Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $36,720 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $33,760
90th percentile $79,390
Employed locally 550
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,760
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $79,390

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 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
    Ithaca, NY $49,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,650
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $39,410
    Utica-Rome, NY $38,630
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,430

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,090
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,360
    Dishwashers $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Napa, CA is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Napa, CA is 9.5% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,760 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.