Bartenders Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,720 -38.2% vs national
Median hourly $9.96
10th percentile $16,510
90th percentile $45,380
Employed locally 1,240
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,510
    25th
    $17,390
    50th (median)
    $20,720
    75th
    $28,100
    90th
    $45,380

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,660
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,550
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,080
    Food Preparation Workers$27,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $9.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 38.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $16,510 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,390.