Bartenders Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Bartenders in Virginia earn a median salary of $37,986 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.3% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 13,430 bartenders are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,380 to $48,260 depending on location.
$37,986
Avg median salary in Virginia
$48,260
Highest paying metro
$28,380
Lowest paying metro
13,430
Employed in Virginia
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inBartenders salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | $48,260 | $34,730 | $63,170 | 640 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,390 | $35,310 | $61,840 | 730 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $45,220 | $33,020 | $59,660 | 3,000 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $42,530 | $30,990 | $59,480 | 330 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $41,100 | $29,710 | $57,910 | 270 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,600 | $31,130 | $60,420 | 2,640 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $37,940 | $30,760 | $57,100 | 390 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $37,730 | $28,590 | $61,940 | 310 |
| Southside Virginia | $37,580 | $30,760 | $57,920 | 270 |
| Southwest Virginia | $36,850 | $31,200 | $57,430 | 220 |
| Northwest Virginia | $36,750 | $28,960 | $50,050 | 300 |
| Northeast Virginia | $36,550 | $28,230 | $55,580 | 200 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,260 | $28,760 | $56,790 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $29,030 | $22,300 | $44,580 | 3,120 |
| Southern West Virginia | $28,600 | $20,250 | $41,600 | 260 |
| Northern West Virginia | $28,380 | $22,700 | $44,370 | 530 |