Bartender
Bartender Job Description
Bartenders Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Bartender Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Bartender is $22817 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $42626. The lowest salary reported was $12749. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Bartender is $11.35 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $21.2. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $6.34. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Bartender are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Bartender. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $19,727 – $54,738
Florida – $14,249 – $45,442
Nevada – $8,456 – $95,356
New York – $12,164 – $78,906
North Carolina – $23,500 – $36,800
Texas – $19,500 – $41,000
Washington – $19,442 – $25,434
These are the highest paying cities for a Bartender. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Las Vegas, Nevada –
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Los Angeles, California –
Asheville, North Carolina –
Orlando, Florida –
Boston, Massachusetts –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Bartender from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $22817 while in 2007 it was just $21160.1
How To Become a Bartender
Getting started in the profession is not difficult. Bartending positions usually require a high school diploma and bartending training. Many bartending schools offer programs that can be completed in 3 – 4 weeks and require a small investment of only a few hundred dollars. Generally, licenses or certifications such as a food service card and alcohol awareness card will be required for work. Other requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction. When attending a bartending school, completion of the program often includes fulfillment of the local pre-employment requirements.
Employers frequently prefer formal bartending training when selecting candidates. However, the most important factors in obtaining a bartender job are personality and the quality of the drinks mixed.
Job Outlook
Many people find bartending satisfying and rewarding, all while earning excellent pay and tips.
Gender Statistics |
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 44% of Bartenders were males while 56% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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