Bartenders pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for bartenders is $17.52 an hour ($36,450 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is 19% lower than the Arizona median ($45,070).
Pay range for bartenders in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.70 | $30,580 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.52 | $36,450 |
| 75% of workers | $29.62 | $61,600 |
| 90% of workers | $39.23 | $81,590 |
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 (this page) | $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 Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,690 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,490 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,990 |
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