Bartenders Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $51,180 +52.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $95,840
Employed locally 1,760
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $33,570
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $95,840

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 58% Median Bartenders salary is 42% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,630

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,730
    Dishwashers $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Portland, ME is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.86 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Portland, ME is 52.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,570.