Bartender Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median bartender in the Philadelphia area earns $36,040 a year ($17.33 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 27% above the Pennsylvania median ($28,420). Half of the 14,210 bartenders there earn between $27,020 and $47,420.
Median $36,040
10th: $21,48090th: $69,910
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,480 | $17,460 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $27,020 | $21,270 | $27,400 |
| Median | $36,040 | $28,420 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $47,420 | $45,530 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $69,910 | $62,830 | $73,770 |
| Average | $41,320 | $35,460 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 14,210 | 37,490 | 756,390 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $29,750
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
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- Fast Food Worker: $32,220
- Waiter: $36,570
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- Food Service Supervisor: $46,580
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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.