Bartenders Salary in Arizona (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 14,840 employed

Annual Mean

$54,030

$25.98/hr

Annual Median

$45,070

$21.67/hr

Bottom 10%

$30,650

$14.74/hr

Top 10%

$86,720

$41.69/hr

Location vs National Average

Arizona

$54,030

Difference

+32.5% vs US avg

US National

$40,790

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$30,650	$14.74/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$33,520	$16.12/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$45,070	$21.67/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$73,320	$35.25/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$86,720	$41.69/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$31K

25th

$34K

Median

$45K

75th

$73K

90th

$87K

Arizona has a large Bartenders workforce with approximately 14,840 positions, indicating strong demand for this occupation in the region.

In Arizona, Bartenders salaries range from $30,650 at the 10th percentile to $86,720 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $56,070 (124% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Arizona

Metro areas with highest Bartenders wages

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

$46,650

per year

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

$44,480

per year

How Bartenders Compares in Arizona

The average Bartenders salary of $54,030 in Arizona ranks above the national average of $40,790. There are approximately 14,840 Bartenderss employed in Arizona.