Bartenders Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $21,400 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.29
10th percentile $17,150
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 160
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,150
    25th
    $17,660
    50th (median)
    $21,400
    75th
    $33,150
    90th
    $49,680

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 33% Median Bartenders salary is 67% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,470
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,630
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $37,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,260
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $35,160

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,880
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,580
    Food Preparation Workers $28,280
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Pocatello, ID is $10.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Pocatello, ID is 36.2% below 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $17,150 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,660.