Bartenders Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $45,390 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $91,180
Employed locally 9,530
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $33,730
    50th (median)
    $45,390
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $91,180

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 54% Median Bartenders salary is 46% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,940
    Tucson, AZ $36,760
    Yuma, AZ $36,670
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,170

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,870
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,650
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,830
    Food Preparation Workers $36,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $31,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Phoenix, AZ is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.17 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Phoenix, AZ is 35.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,730.