Bartenders Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,750 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $26,900
90th percentile $72,920
Employed locally 300
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,900
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $50,050
    90th
    $72,920

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,070
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,700
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northwest Virginia is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northwest Virginia is 9.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,900 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.