Bartenders pay in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs (CO), the median pay for bartenders is $18.13 an hour ($37,700 a year). About 1,720 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). It is about the same as the Colorado median ($38,170).
Pay range for bartenders in Colorado Springs (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| 25% of workers | $15.17 | $31,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.13 | $37,700 |
| 75% of workers | $27.97 | $58,170 |
| 90% of workers | $39.88 | $82,960 |
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 (this page) | $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 Springs (CO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,420 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $46,230 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,390 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,660 |
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