CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-3011

Bartenders Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $33,780 +1% above national average (national: $33,530)
$48,010Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
17,670Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$33,780
$29,990
10th pct.
$94,150
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,990$14.42
25th percentile$30,300$14.57
50th percentile (median)$33,780$16.24
75th percentile$55,980$26.91
90th percentile (top earners)$94,150$45.26
Mean (average)$48,010$23.08

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $33,780
Hawaii $68,820 +104%
New York $60,750 +80%
District of Columbia $54,930 +63%
Vermont $54,310 +61%
Washington $48,320 +43%
Maine $47,630 +41%
Virginia $46,860 +39%
New Jersey $45,660 +35%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,400 10,160
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $34,710 1,010
Helpers--Electricians $34,790 140
Waiters and Waitresses $34,990 42,510
Library Assistants, Clerical $35,090 630
Cooks, Fast Food $35,140 9,560

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bartenders salary in Colorado?

The mean bartenders salary in Colorado is $48,010 per year. The median (middle) salary is $33,780 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Bartenders in Colorado?

Entry-level bartenderss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $29,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,300 per year.

What is the highest Bartenders salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $94,150 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $55,980 per year.

How does the Colorado Bartenders salary compare to the national average?

The median bartenders salary in Colorado is $33,780, which is +1% above national average of $33,530.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes