Bartenders Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,600 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $25,210
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 2,640
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,210
    25th
    $31,130
    50th (median)
    $38,600
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $78,450

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 46% Median Bartenders salary is 54% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Roanoke, VA $48,260
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Harrisonburg, VA $42,530

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,460
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $29,120
    Food Preparation Workers $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Richmond, VA is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Richmond, VA is 15.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,210 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,130.