Bartenders Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $36,760 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 1,630
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,440
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $80,280

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 54% Median Bartenders salary is 46% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,390
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150
    Flagstaff, AZ $37,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,940
    Yuma, AZ $36,670
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,170

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,280
    Food Preparation Workers $34,430
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Tucson, AZ is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Tucson, AZ is 9.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,440.