Bartenders Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,780 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.72
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $99,340
Employed locally 860
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $34,780
    75th
    $55,590
    90th
    $99,340

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,140
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,860
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,220
    Food Preparation Workers $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Colorado is $16.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.7% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.