MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-3011

Bartenders Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $36,000 +7% above national average (national: $33,530)
$43,670Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
21,080Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,000
$31,520
10th pct.
$68,170
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,520$15.16
25th percentile$33,630$16.17
50th percentile (median)$36,000$17.31
75th percentile$45,950$22.09
90th percentile (top earners)$68,170$32.77
Mean (average)$43,670$21.00

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $36,000
Hawaii $68,820 +91%
New York $60,750 +69%
District of Columbia $54,930 +53%
Vermont $54,310 +51%
Washington $48,320 +34%
Maine $47,630 +32%
Virginia $46,860 +30%
New Jersey $45,660 +27%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
School Bus Monitors $36,070 2,210
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,310 3,680
Retail Salespersons $36,320 86,410
Waiters and Waitresses $36,390 50,160
Food Batchmakers $36,460 5,660
Telemarketers $36,530 460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Bartenders salary in Massachusetts?

The mean bartenders salary in Massachusetts is $43,670 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,000 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Bartenders in Massachusetts?

Entry-level bartenderss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $31,520 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,630 per year.

What is the highest Bartenders salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $68,170 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,950 per year.

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

The median bartenders salary in Massachusetts is $36,000, which is +7% 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