Bartender Salary in Portland, OR
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The median bartender in the Portland area earns $45,590 a year ($21.92 an hour), 33% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 17% above the Oregon median ($38,900). Half of the 6,980 bartenders there earn between $34,630 and $60,350.
Median $45,590
10th: $33,47090th: $73,600
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,470 | $31,200 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $34,630 | $33,750 | $27,400 |
| Median | $45,590 | $38,900 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $60,350 | $57,120 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $73,600 | $68,980 | $73,770 |
| Average | $49,650 | $46,080 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 6,980 | 11,950 | 756,390 |
Portland, OR ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- 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
- San Jose, CA: $42,270
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- Fast Food Worker: $35,620
- Waiter: $54,780
- Restaurant Cook: $45,200
- Food Service Supervisor: $48,900
- Food Preparation Worker: $38,730
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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.