Bartenders pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for bartenders is $22.57 an hour ($46,940 a year). About 10,580 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is 4% higher than the Arizona median ($45,070).
Pay range for bartenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.89 | $30,970 |
| 25% of workers | $16.57 | $34,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.57 | $46,940 |
| 75% of workers | $36.16 | $75,210 |
| 90% of workers | $44.17 | $91,880 |
Bartenders pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,540 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $47,530 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $42,100 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,960 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,690 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,400 |
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