Bartenders Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $37,710 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $97,860
Employed locally 620
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $37,710
    75th
    $68,980
    90th
    $97,860

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,760
    Food Preparation Workers $34,780
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,560
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Maine is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Maine is 12.5% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.