Bartenders Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $38,620 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 1,170
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $61,860
    90th
    $93,600

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 38% Median Bartenders salary is 62% 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
    Ithaca, NY $49,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $39,650
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $39,410
    Utica-Rome, NY $38,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,430
    Napa, CA $36,720

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,560
    Food Preparation Workers $40,810
    Dishwashers $37,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.69 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 15.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.