Bartender Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median bartender in the San Jose area earns $42,270 a year ($20.32 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 17% above the California median ($36,220). Half of the 2,790 bartenders there earn between $39,570 and $44,520.
Median $42,270
10th: $38,55090th: $80,170
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,550 | $34,320 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $39,570 | $34,660 | $27,400 |
| Median | $42,270 | $36,220 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $44,520 | $40,990 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $80,170 | $75,130 | $73,770 |
| Average | $50,890 | $44,780 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 2,790 | 71,470 | 756,390 |
San Jose, CA ranks 9th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $39,670
- San Diego, CA: $36,260
- Los Angeles, CA: $35,510
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
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Similar jobs in San Jose, CA
- Fast Food Worker: $44,570
- Waiter: $41,920
- Restaurant Cook: $47,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $55,520
- Food Preparation Worker: $45,580
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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.