Bartenders pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for bartenders is $18.35 an hour ($38,170 a year). About 17,000 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). Colorado ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| 25% of workers | $15.59 | $32,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.35 | $38,170 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,640 |
| 90% of workers | $45.62 | $94,880 |
Bartenders pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $46,290 | 1,210 |
| Boulder | $42,520 | 970 |
| Colorado Springs | $37,700 | 1,720 |
| Greeley | $37,680 | 510 |
| Pueblo | $37,630 | 330 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $37,180 | 9,430 |
| Grand Junction | $36,180 | 370 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,270 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $44,860 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $50,550 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,960 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,790 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,900 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $65,400 |
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