Bartenders Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $24,330 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.70
10th percentile $22,510
90th percentile $40,240
Employed locally 2,030
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,510
    25th
    $23,330
    50th (median)
    $24,330
    75th
    $27,500
    90th
    $40,240

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 29% Median Bartenders salary is 71% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,440
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $32,530
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,600
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $27,570
    Jacksonville, NC $26,620

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,080
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,590
    Food Preparation Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Reno, NV is $11.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.04 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Reno, NV is 27.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $22,510 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,330.