Bartenders Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $27,820 -17% vs national
Median hourly $13.38
10th percentile $16,880
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 1,500
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,880
    25th
    $19,030
    50th (median)
    $27,820
    75th
    $43,950
    90th
    $58,130

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 44% Median Bartenders salary is 56% 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
    Napa, CA $36,720
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,140
    Lexington Park, MD $35,330
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $34,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Grants Pass, OR $33,860

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,790
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,860
    Food Preparation Workers $28,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Scranton, PA is $13.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Scranton, PA is 17% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,880 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,030.