Bartenders Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $31,160 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.98
10th percentile $30,230
90th percentile $55,230
Employed locally 1,030
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,230
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $31,160
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $55,230

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 41% Median Bartenders salary is 59% 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
    New York $60,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,030
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $51,180
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,320
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,560
    Food Preparation Workers $36,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $44,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Salem, OR is $14.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.28 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Salem, OR is 7.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,230 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.