Bartender Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median bartender in the Raleigh area earns $36,120 a year ($17.37 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 1% below the North Carolina median ($36,470). Half of the 3,070 bartenders there earn between $22,310 and $59,460.
Median $36,120
10th: $16,29090th: $73,880
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16,290 | $16,180 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $22,310 | $21,740 | $27,400 |
| Median | $36,120 | $36,470 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $59,460 | $57,010 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $73,880 | $74,450 | $73,770 |
| Average | $41,500 | $41,200 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 3,070 | 20,070 | 756,390 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Charlotte, NC: $37,390
- 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: $29,080
- Waiter: $34,860
- Restaurant Cook: $36,280
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,020
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,470
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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.