Bartender Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median bartender in the Pittsburgh area earns $29,750 a year ($14.30 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($34,340) and 5% above the Pennsylvania median ($28,420). Half of the 8,370 bartenders there earn between $20,740 and $44,560.
Median $29,750
10th: $17,30090th: $61,680
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,300 | $17,460 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $20,740 | $21,270 | $27,400 |
| Median | $29,750 | $28,420 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $44,560 | $45,530 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $61,680 | $62,830 | $73,770 |
| Average | $34,820 | $35,460 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 8,370 | 37,490 | 756,390 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $36,040
- 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: $28,250
- Waiter: $35,470
- Restaurant Cook: $36,130
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,530
- Food Preparation Worker: $30,120
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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.