Bartender Salary in Phoenix, AZ
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The median bartender in the Phoenix area earns $46,940 a year ($22.57 an hour), 37% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 4% above the Arizona median ($45,070). Half of the 10,580 bartenders there earn between $34,470 and $75,210.
Median $46,940
10th: $30,97090th: $91,880
| Annual pay | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,970 | $30,650 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $34,470 | $33,520 | $27,400 |
| Median | $46,940 | $45,070 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $75,210 | $73,320 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $91,880 | $86,720 | $73,770 |
| Average | $55,860 | $54,030 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 10,580 | 14,840 | 756,390 |
Phoenix, AZ ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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Check my payBartender pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
- San Jose, CA: $42,270
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- Fast Food Worker: $34,540
- Waiter: $47,530
- Restaurant Cook: $39,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $42,100
- Food Preparation Worker: $37,580
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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.