Bartenders Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $48,260 +43.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $93,160
Employed locally 640
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $34,730
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $93,160

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 72% Median Bartenders salary is 28% 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
    Charlottesville, VA $46,390
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,220
    Harrisonburg, VA $42,530
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,100

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,990
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,940
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,130
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,770
    Food Preparation Workers $29,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Roanoke, VA is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Roanoke, VA is 43.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,730.