Bartenders Salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 9,430 employed

Annual Mean

$51,920

$24.96/hr

Annual Median

$37,180

$17.88/hr

Bottom 10%

$31,080

$14.94/hr

Top 10%

$97,950

$47.09/hr

Location vs National Average

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$51,920

Difference

+27.3% vs US avg

US National

$40,790

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$31,080	$14.94/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$32,600	$15.67/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$37,180	$17.88/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$63,390	$30.48/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$97,950	$47.09/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$31K

25th

$33K

Median

$37K

75th

$63K

90th

$98K

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO has a moderate number of Bartenders positions (approximately 9,430), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, Bartenders salaries range from $31,080 at the 10th percentile to $97,950 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $66,870 (180% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.