Bartenders pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for bartenders is $21.67 an hour ($45,070 a year). About 14,840 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). Arizona ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.74 | $30,650 |
| 25% of workers | $16.12 | $33,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.67 | $45,070 |
| 75% of workers | $35.25 | $73,320 |
| 90% of workers | $41.69 | $86,720 |
Bartenders pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $46,940 | 10,580 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $42,340 | 460 |
| Yuma | $42,210 | 310 |
| Tucson | $36,450 | 1,840 |
| Flagstaff | $36,270 | 550 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $35,960 | 380 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $35,790 | 190 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,230 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $43,950 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $40,550 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,750 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,500 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,390 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,890 |
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