Bartenders Salary in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,860 employed

Annual Mean

$52,310

$25.15/hr

Annual Median

$46,700

$22.45/hr

Bottom 10%

$26,910

$12.94/hr

Top 10%

$78,840

$37.91/hr

Location vs National Average

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

$52,310

Difference

+28.2% vs US avg

US National

$40,790

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$26,910	$12.94/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$31,840	$15.31/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$46,700	$22.45/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$71,920	$34.58/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$78,840	$37.91/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$27K

25th

$32K

Median

$47K

75th

$72K

90th

$79K

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has a moderate number of Bartenders positions (approximately 2,860), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, Bartenders salaries range from $26,910 at the 10th percentile to $78,840 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $51,930 (111% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.