Bartenders Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $36,850 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $27,020
90th percentile $78,650
Employed locally 220
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,020
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $78,650

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,270
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,990
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,510
    Cooks, Fast Food$29,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Virginia is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Virginia is 9.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,020 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.