Bartender Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median bartender in the Los Angeles area earns $35,510 a year ($17.07 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 2% below the California median ($36,220). Half of the 25,260 bartenders there earn between $34,490 and $38,210.
Median $35,510
10th: $34,32090th: $52,770
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $34,320 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $34,490 | $34,660 | $27,400 |
| Median | $35,510 | $36,220 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $38,210 | $40,990 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $52,770 | $75,130 | $73,770 |
| Average | $41,510 | $44,780 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 25,260 | 71,470 | 756,390 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- San Jose, CA: $42,270
- San Francisco, CA: $39,670
- San Diego, CA: $36,260
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
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- Fast Food Worker: $42,110
- Waiter: $35,850
- Restaurant Cook: $44,460
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,970
- Food Preparation Worker: $39,770
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.