Bartenders Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $33,640 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.17
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 1,150
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,640
    75th
    $39,280
    90th
    $61,610

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 48% Median Bartenders salary is 52% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,490
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Maine $47,630
    Yakima, WA $45,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,620

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,370
    Food Preparation Workers $35,960
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Springfield, MA is $16.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Springfield, MA is 0.3% 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 Springfield?

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