Bartender Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median bartender in the Richmond area earns $46,070 a year ($22.15 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 2% below the Virginia median ($47,070). Half of the 2,110 bartenders there earn between $33,910 and $70,210.
Median $46,070
10th: $27,67090th: $79,320
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,670 | $27,890 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $33,910 | $34,640 | $27,400 |
| Median | $46,070 | $47,070 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $70,210 | $73,340 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $79,320 | $90,400 | $73,770 |
| Average | $51,750 | $54,200 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 2,110 | 13,370 | 756,390 |
Richmond, VA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Portland, OR: $45,590
- San Jose, CA: $42,270
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- Fast Food Worker: $29,500
- Waiter: $38,470
- Restaurant Cook: $37,080
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,580
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,650
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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.